TXT Write vs HTML Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TXT Write
A powerful text and PDF editor for iOS and macOS with iCloud synchronization. It supports numerous plain text code formats with syntax highlighting and offers PDF viewing, creation, and annotation tools.
- iCloud document synchronization
- TXT and 15+ code format support with syntax highlighting
- PDF viewing, creation, and annotation
- Instant HTML file preview
- Keyboard toolbar for iOS
- PDF Magnifier for note-taking
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**iCloud HandOff/Continuity requires both Bluetooth 4.0 and Wifi turned on and enabled** TXT Write is a powerful new TXT and PDF (Plain Text, PDF) Editor for iOS and macOS! Featuring full iCloud document synchronization, TXT files in addition to supporting nearly 15 plain text code formats; as well as PDF Viewing/Creating/Annotation; TXT Write makes it super easy to create in many different formats while still being incredibly powerful! And the best part is TXT Write is free for iOS and only $2.99 (U.S.) on macOS! Ridiculously Advanced Features! - iCloud document synchronization; TXT Write keeps all your documents up to date on all your iOS and OS X devices (iPhone, iPad, and Mac) - TXT Read/Write support; as well as HTML/JS/PHP/RB/PL/JAVA/C/H/M/CP/SH/MM Read/Write with Syntax Highlighting support for HTML, Javascript, PHP, Ruby, Perl, Java, C, C++, Objective-C++ and more - PDF Creation/Viewing/Annotation -- On OS X add text, shapes, lines, markup and more; on iOS draw diagrams, take notes, grade documents, sign documents with Freehand writing. (Large PDF documents in iCloud, such as large eBooks, are not recommended) - Preview HTML Files instantly on iOS (Drag the proxy icon in the Titlebar to a web browser in the Dock to preview HTML on OS X) - Keyboard Toolbar (iOS only) provides access to frequently used functions and commonly used keys - Export as PDF makes it easy to annotate PDF's (iOS only) for grading papers, making corrections, or signing documents - Revolutionary PDF Magnifer feature makes it super easy to take Notes and automatically save as PDF (iOS only) - Incredibly advanced, yet super easy to use!
HTML Master
Easily create, edit, and view HTML files with a split-screen feature for real-time code-to-view comparison. Manage files, download website source code, and practice JavaScript. Includes learning sections for HTML/CSS and web development podcasts.
- Create and edit HTML files
- Split-screen code and view
- File manager functionality
- Download and edit website source code
- JavaScript console
- Learn HTML & CSS sections
- Web development podcasts & feeds
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HTML Master is a complete coding, viewing, and learning app for web developers, students, and beginners who want to create and manage web projects directly on iPhone and iPad. Create, edit, preview, and organize HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files with an easy file manager and split-screen editor. Build folders, manage project files, preview HTML output, scan codes, and share your work directly from the app. HTML Master also includes JavaScript and Python compiler tools, an Online Compiler, an HTML Viewer, learning sections for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, plus curated web development feeds and podcasts. Key Features: • HTML editor with live preview support • JavaScript compiler and console • Python compiler • Online compiler • QR and barcode scanner • Scanner support for links, text, JavaScript snippets, and Python snippets • HTML viewer for checking website source • File and folder manager • Export folders and selected files/folders as ZIP • Import ZIP folders into your project directory • Multiple editor code themes • Day/Night app theme • Custom editor font support • Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python • Web development feeds and podcasts • First-time user tutorial • Share files and folders easily HTML Master is designed to help you code, create, learn, scan, and manage web projects from one simple app. For feedback or support, contact: ankitashu405@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTML Master at none against TXT Write's 1. HTML Master also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 25%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TXT Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTML Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
TXT Write ships an update every 15 months, HTML Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TXT Write | HTML Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mach Software Design | Ankit Gupta |
Customer experience
TXT Write
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In-app purchases
TXT Write
- Remove Ads$0.99
HTML Master
No in-app purchases
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