Comparison

Text2File vs iFieldSurvey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text2File

Features
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Created for people who need control over file extensions and seamless integration with the iOS Files app. Unlike Apple Notes, Text2File gives you complete control over where your plain-text files live and what they're named. Save directly to project folders, sync to specific iCloud directories, or organize files alongside related documents โ€“ all through seamless Files app integration. No proprietary database, no locked-in format, just standard plain-text files exactly where you need them. The interface is intentionally minimal. Open a file or create a new one, edit the text, save it with any extension you need (.txt, .js, .csv, .md, whatever). No formatting toolbars, no feature creep, no distractions from the core function. Two features make it particularly useful for developers working on the go: Line numbers can be toggled on or off, making the app functional for quick code edits when you're away from your laptop. Need to fix a JavaScript file on your phone? Text2File handles it. Word wrap can similarly be enabled or disabled depending on whether you're writing prose or working with code that benefits from showing only unwrapped lines. That's it. No markdown rendering, no syntax highlighting, no collaboration features. Just a clean, functional text editor that integrates properly with iOS's file system. No ads, no data tracking, no in-app purchases.

About

iFieldSurvey

Features
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Collecting surveys at a trade show, retail counter, or classroom? No signal, no backend, no problem โ€” iFieldSurvey turns any iPhone or iPad into a self-service response kiosk, with every answer kept on-device. โ€ข Fully offline: zero backend, zero third-party dependencies โ€” build, collect, and analyze without a network โ€ข Five question types: single choice, multiple choice, text, rating, and NPS, plus branching logic and auto-graded exams โ€ข Kiosk mode: an idle attract screen, oversized touch targets, and an automatic return to the welcome screen after each submission โ€” built for unattended booths โ€ข Local Wi-Fi distribution: generate a QR code so attendees fill in the form from their own phone browser, with data never leaving your network โ€ข Offline lottery with redemption codes: spin the wheel on-site, issue a one-time redemption code for prizes, and prevent the same code from being claimed twice โ€ข Live results wall: a real-time Swift Charts dashboard for response counts, distributions, and NPS โ€” perfect for a booth display โ€ข One-tap CSV/PDF export with custom brand colors โ€ข iPad split view, business card scanning, voice notes, location fencing, and multi-device LAN aggregation for more demanding events No subscription trap โ€” pay once and own it forever, or choose monthly/yearly Pro for a single event. Download iFieldSurvey and make your next event, classroom, or store survey fast and reliable. Apple Official User Documentation (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text2File2 screens
iFieldSurvey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text2File at none against iFieldSurvey's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. iFieldSurvey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Text2File asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Text2File versus iFieldSurvey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText2FileiFieldSurvey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanley BontragerNaihe Hu

In-app purchases

None

Text2File

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iFieldSurvey

Subscriptions2
  • MonthlyPro$2.991 Month
  • YearlyPro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ClassicLifetimePro$39.99

Questions

Is Text2File free?
Text2File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFieldSurvey free?
iFieldSurvey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text2File or iFieldSurvey have ads?
Neither Text2File nor iFieldSurvey shows ads.

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