# XmlPad vs myTextViewer

The clearest difference is ads: XmlPad at none against myTextViewer's shown. XmlPad also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). myTextViewer's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (159 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for XmlPad against 3.7 for myTextViewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of XmlPad's written reviews are positive against 53% of myTextViewer's.

XmlPad ships an update every 7 months, myTextViewer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XmlPad | myTextViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmlpad/id820864367/reviews)** | [3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 14 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semyon Chertkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/541521105) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## What reviewers say

### XmlPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmlpad/id820864367)

A professional XML editor for mobile devices, offering both text and tabular views for efficient document processing. It includes syntax highlighting, autocompletion, and validation against various schemas. Run XQuery and XSLT transformations directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Text editor with syntax highlighting, Tabular view for XML processing, XML validation against DTD, XSD, RelaxNG, Schematron, XQuery and XSLT transformation support, Built-in command console, Synchronized text and table views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer-code-and-log-file/id1272975241)

Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.

**Highlights:** Open unsupported text file formats, Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages, Fast in-file search with live count, File library on home screen, Light, Dark, and System appearance modes, Smart encoding and large file support, 100% on-device privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XmlPad free?

XmlPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myTextViewer free?

myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XmlPad or myTextViewer?

XmlPad is rated higher. XmlPad averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while myTextViewer averages 3.7 from 159 ratings.

### Do XmlPad or myTextViewer have ads?

myTextViewer shows ads; XmlPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, XmlPad or myTextViewer?

XmlPad ships an update every 7 months, and myTextViewer every 10 months. Most recently, XmlPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and myTextViewer on November 13, 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.*