# Shift vs Only Text Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Shift at 5.0 against Only Text Editor's 4.5. Shift also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Only Text Editor's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Only Text Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Shift ships an update weekly, Only Text Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | Only Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-pdf-and-video-converter/id6758735749/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-text-editor/id6761506422/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonio Stilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678600356) | [Randy Tjahjono](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890048795) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-pdf-and-video-converter/id6758735749)

This app converts and compresses various file types locally on your device, ensuring privacy. It handles images, videos, audio, and documents with a focus on speed and ease of use.

**Highlights:** Local file processing, Image conversion and compression, Video file shrinking, Audio extraction, PDF document management, Smart compression with quality control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Support | $8.99 | one-time |
| Shift Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


### Only Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-text-editor/id6761506422)

A minimalist text editor for iOS that prioritizes simplicity and speed. It allows users to view and edit plain text files without any formatting distractions, offering a clean writing experience with customizable typography and seamless integration with the Files app.

**Highlights:** Pure plain text editing, Zero clutter interface, Customizable typography, Modern iOS integration, Lightweight and fast performance, iCloud Drive support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slightly Larger Tip | $1.29 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Only Text Editor free?

Only Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift or Only Text Editor?

Shift is rated higher. Shift averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Only Text Editor averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shift or Only Text Editor have ads?

Neither Shift nor Only Text Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift or Only Text Editor?

Shift ships an update weekly, and Only Text Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 31, 2026 and Only Text Editor on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*