Comparison

TXT Write vs Madona

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Madona

Write and execute MATLAB and Octave code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with a custom keyboard and advanced editor. Supports plotting and graphing with detailed error output.

Highlights
  • Compile and run MATLAB/Octave code
  • Supports plotting and graphing
  • View program output or detailed error
  • Custom keyboard for easy input
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Open, save, import, and share files
Features
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Write MATLAB/Octave code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! The Octave language is an interpreted programming language. Its syntax is very similar to Matlab, and careful programming of a script will allow it to run on both Octave and Matlab. The language helps in solving linear and nonlinear problems numerically, and for performing other numerical experiments This app provides a mobile environment that allows you to execute Octave/MATLAB using the GNU Octave compiler. Features: - Compile and run your program - Supports plotting and graphing - View program output or detailed error - Select and run chunk of codes - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting and line numbers - Open, save, import and share files. - Language reference Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

Screenshots

TXT Write3 screens
Madona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Madona at monthly against TXT Write's every 15 months. Madona also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TXT Write sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Madona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TXT Write ships an update every 15 months, Madona monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TXT Write versus Madona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTXT WriteMadona
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMach Software DesignKetan Appa

Customer experience

TXT Write

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Madona

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral26.7%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TXT Write

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Madona

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is TXT Write free?
TXT Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Madona free?
Madona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TXT Write or Madona have ads?
Both TXT Write and Madona show ads.
Which is updated more often, TXT Write or Madona?
TXT Write ships an update every 15 months, and Madona monthly. Most recently, TXT Write was updated on September 22, 2026 and Madona on September 7, 2026.

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