# XmlPad vs myTextViewer

XmlPad and myTextViewer both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of XmlPad's. myTextViewer also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). XmlPad's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

XmlPad holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 157 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of XmlPad's written reviews are positive against 54% of myTextViewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XmlPad ships an update every 7 months, myTextViewer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 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 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| 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/id1272975241)

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

**Highlights:** Open any text, code, or log file, Syntax highlighting for common formats, Line numbers display, Light and dark viewing themes, Share option integration

**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 157 ratings.

### Do XmlPad or myTextViewer have ads?

Neither XmlPad nor myTextViewer shows ads.

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

XmlPad ships an update every 7 months, and myTextViewer every 12 months. Most recently, XmlPad was updated on September 22, 2026 and myTextViewer on October 1, 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.*