Comparison

PlainText Pro Editor vs ZFiles

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

Head to head
About

PlainText Pro Editor

Features
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PlainText Pro is a powerful text editor, code editor, and notepad built for speed, clarity, and productivity. Whether you’re writing notes, editing code, or working with plain text files, this app delivers a fast, smooth, and distraction-free experience. Designed for developers, students, and everyday users who need a reliable editor on the go. > ALL-IN-ONE EDITOR β€’ Text Editor β€’ Code Editor β€’ Notepad β€’ File Viewer Everything in one lightweight app. > Key Features β€’ Multi-Tab Editing Work on multiple documents at once and switch instantly. β€’ Syntax Highlighting Optimized for Swift and structured text with a fast, real-time engine. β€’ Line Numbers & Code Blocks Stay oriented with visual structure and depth-based block highlighting. β€’ Ultra-Fast Performance Smart background processing keeps typing smooth and responsive. β€’ Clean, Distraction-Free UI Minimal design focused on productivity. β€’ Import & Export Files Open and save plain text, code, JSON, XML, and more. β€’ Customizable Editor Adjust font size, toggle syntax highlighting, line numbers, and code blocks. β€’ Smart Selection Tools Quickly mark and select text ranges with precision. β€’ Clipboard & Quick Actions Paste, clear, and manage content instantly. > Designed for Speed PlainText Pro uses an optimized syntax engine and smart rendering to ensure real-time feedback without slowing you down. > Built for Creators & Developers From quick notes to structured code editing, PlainText Pro gives you the tools you need without unnecessary complexity.

About

ZFiles

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ZFiles is an iOS file browser for personal file management. Browse the iOS Files app, SMB shares on your local network, SFTP servers, WebDAV servers, and hidden files and folders. After downloading, all included features are available with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. Save frequently used servers, jump back into folders with bookmarks, preview images, videos, Markdown, JSON, and common documents, and manage transfers from one place. ZFiles has no ads and does not track users. Server settings and bookmarks stay on your device, and passwords are stored in the system keychain.

Screenshots

PlainText Pro Editor4 screens
ZFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZFiles at Free against PlainText Pro Editor's $2.99. PlainText Pro Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ZFiles is free to download; PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PlainText Pro Editor versus ZFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlainText Pro EditorZFiles
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Lucioni CharallaδΉ‹ι“­ 刘

In-app purchases

None

PlainText Pro Editor

No in-app purchases

None

ZFiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlainText Pro Editor free?
PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZFiles free?
ZFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlainText Pro Editor or ZFiles have ads?
Neither PlainText Pro Editor nor ZFiles shows ads.

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