Comparison

PageMoss vs Text Editor

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

Head to head
About

PageMoss

Features
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Your thoughts, your device, your intelligence. PageMoss is a local-first knowledge management app where all your data is processed entirely on your device. Complete Privacy - All notes stored locally on your Mac or iPhone - No cloud uploads, no data harvesting - Works offline — no internet required for any core feature - No account needed — start writing immediately On-Device AI Assistant - Chat with AI without sending a single word to the cloud - RAG-powered conversations that search your notes semantically - Create, update, and organize notes through natural conversation Deep Research Mode - Transform scattered notes into comprehensive insights - Multi-strategy search combining semantic, keyword, and fuzzy matching - Generate structured research reports with citations Study Mode - AI-generated quizzes: multiple choice, true/false, short answer - Flashcards with SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm - AI-curated learning paths based on complexity Knowledge Graph - 8 visualization modes: Tag, Link, Semantic, Cluster, Ego, Mindmap, Folder, Timeline - AI-powered semantic analysis discovers hidden connections - Interactive exploration with real-time updates Intelligent Note-Taking - Markdown editor with live preview - LaTeX math equations support - Link your thoughts with [[wiki links]] - Auto-save with version history Obsidian Compatible - Bidirectional sync with your existing Obsidian vault - Preserves YAML frontmatter and folder hierarchy - Standard Markdown files — export anytime No API keys. No usage limits. No monthly fees for AI. Your knowledge. Your device. Your rules. Unlock the full experience with unlimited access to advanced features. • Unlimited Research Mode • Unlimited Study Mode with Quiz / Flashcard / Learning Path Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/PageMoss-App-Page-2eff5511043f8098a29dd30b12ffbcb3

About

Text Editor

A fast and simple editor for plain text, notes, and Markdown. Highlight Markdown as you type and switch to a preview mode. Your files are saved locally, offering full control and ownership of your writing.

Highlights
  • Live Markdown highlighting
  • Preview mode
  • Local file saving
  • Multiple themes
  • Find & Replace
  • Export options
Features
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A simple, fast editor for Markdown, notes, and code. Open it and start typing. There's no account to make and nothing to set up. Your Markdown is highlighted as you write — headings, bold, links, lists, code blocks — and when you want to see how it'll look, switch to Preview. Everything saves as a normal file in the Files app and iCloud Drive, so your writing stays yours: open it anywhere, move it, or back it up however you like. It's free to use, with what you need for everyday writing: • Live Markdown highlighting and a clean Preview • Four themes: System, Light, Dark, and Sepia • Find, a heading outline, and a live word count • A Markdown cheat sheet for when the syntax slips your mind • Your choice of font, size, and line spacing • Share or export as Markdown Text Editor Pro is a one-time purchase, no subscription: • Syntax highlighting in code blocks for Swift, Python, JavaScript, JSON, and more • Five more themes: Paper, Solarized Light, Solarized Dark, Nord, and Dracula • Focus and Typewriter modes for heads-down writing • Split View on iPad, so you can edit and preview at once • Line numbers • Find & Replace, with regular expressions • Writing stats: daily goals, streaks, and an all-time word count • Export to HTML and Rich Text It's made for iPhone and iPad, works with a hardware keyboard, supports dark mode, and fits into iPad multitasking. There are no ads and no tracking, and the app doesn't collect anything about you.

Screenshots

PageMoss4 screens
Text Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

PageMoss and Text Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PageMoss sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PageMoss versus Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPageMossText Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerharim kangJohn Haas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PageMoss

Subscriptions2
  • PageMoss Pro Subscription - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PageMoss Pro Subscription - Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • PageMoss Pro$99.99
1 purchases

Text Editor

One-time1
  • Text Editor Pro$4.99

Questions

Is PageMoss free?
PageMoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PageMoss or Text Editor have ads?
Neither PageMoss nor Text Editor shows ads.

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