Text Editor Plus vs Marten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Text Editor Plus
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Text Editor Plus is a powerful yet easy-to-use app designed for editing text, documents, and files on your iPhone. Whether youβre writing notes, editing documents, or making quick text changes, Text Editor Plus helps you get things done smoothly and efficiently. With a clean interface and lightweight performance, Text Editor Plus focuses on what matters most: writing and editing without distractions. You can open, edit, and save text files easily, making it perfect for everyday tasks, work, and personal use. Text Editor Plus is ideal for users who need a reliable text editor on the go. From simple notes and drafts to structured documents, the app provides a comfortable editing experience with fast loading and responsive controls. Designed for productivity, Text Editor Plus allows you to work with text files and documents anytime, anywhere. Whether youβre fixing a document, copying content, or creating new text, everything is just a few taps away. If youβre looking for a straightforward and dependable solution to edit text and documents on iOS, Text Editor Plus is the perfect choice.
Marten
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Marten is a clean, distraction-free note app built for developers. Write in Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, then turn any note into a project with just the tabs you need. Keep a plain note, or add API keys, secrets, passwords, social logins, links, references, and checklists. Each filled tab becomes an item, so one note holds everything about a project. FEATURES Markdown editor Fenced code blocks with an olive, editor-style highlight. Toggle a live preview anytime. Project tabs Note, List, API, Ref, Link, Secret, Password, and Social. Add only the tabs you want with a tap. Secrets vault Store API keys, passwords, and accounts with masked fields and a quick reveal. Checklists Reminders-style lists with tap-to-complete items. Tags and search Organize with #hashtags and find anything instantly with full-text search. Sync, your way Local-first storage that works offline, with optional cloud sync across your devices. Turn sync on or off whenever you want. Built for every screen A native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an adaptive three-column layout on iPad and Mac. Light and dark themes. Private by design Your notes are yours. No ads, no tracking, and you can delete your account and all data from inside the app at any time. Marketing URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com Privacy Policy URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marten at none against Text Editor Plus's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Text Editor Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Marten asks for nothing beyond the download.
Text Editor Plus ships an update every 3 months, Marten every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Editor Plus | Marten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Omar Ahmed | joseph hamawi |
In-app purchases
Text Editor Plus
- Pro Access (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Access (Yearly)$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$99.99
Marten
No in-app purchases









