Text2File vs PhraseX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text2File
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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 – 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.
PhraseX
Organize frequently used text snippets and input them quickly into any app via a custom keyboard. Save clipboard history and utilize a script library for enhanced functionality. Back up and restore your data with JSON files.
- Organize phrases by category
- Quick input via custom keyboard
- Clipboard history saving
- Script library with JavaScript support
- JSON import/export for backups
- iCloud sync (Pro)
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Keep the text you use most within easy reach. PhraseX helps you organize it and insert it into chats, emails, and other apps using a custom keyboard. • Organize frequently used phrases into categories and insert them with a tap • Save clipboard history when you open the clipboard page or the keyboard’s clipboard mode, without continuous background monitoring • Capture clipboard content whenever you need it, or quickly save a clipboard entry as a phrase • Add useful scripts from the script library, or write your own JavaScript to transform or generate text • Import and export backups as JSON files • Choose from 19 languages, follow your system language, or change the app language in Settings Core features are free. PhraseX Pro offers higher content limits, iCloud sync, and an app lock to protect the main app. Available purchase options are shown in the app. To get started, enable the PhraseX keyboard in your iPhone’s Settings. Running scripts that use the internet from the keyboard requires “Allow Full Access.” For detailed instructions, see “How to Use PhraseX” in the app. Privacy Policy: https://phrasex-legal.wtx132.com/en/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text2File at none against PhraseX's 3. Text2File also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PhraseX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Text2File asks for nothing beyond the download.
Text2File ships an update every 2 days, PhraseX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text2File | PhraseX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanley Bontrager | 兴宇 吴 |
In-app purchases
Text2File
No in-app purchases
PhraseX
- PhraseX Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- PhraseX Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
- PhraseX Pro Lifetime$12.99









