Comparison

TXT Write vs Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

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

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

Write and execute VB.NET code on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. Requires an internet connection for compilation.

Highlights
  • Compile and run VB.NET programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for special characters
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Import, export, and share files
Features
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Write VB.NET code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language, implemented on the .NET Framework. Microsoft launched VB.NET in 2002 as the successor to its original Visual Basic language. Along with Visual C#, VB.NET is one of the two main languages targeting the .NET framework. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, bracket completion and line numbers - Open, save, import and share VB.NET files. 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
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler at every 2 months against TXT Write's every 15 months. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler 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, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TXT Write versus Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTXT WriteVisual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — 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 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMach Software DesignKetan Appa

Customer experience

TXT Write

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

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TXT Write

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is TXT Write free?
TXT Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler free?
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TXT Write or Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler have ads?
Both TXT Write and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler show ads.
Which is updated more often, TXT Write or Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler?
TXT Write ships an update every 15 months, and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler every 2 months. Most recently, TXT Write was updated on September 22, 2026 and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler on August 16, 2026.

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