Shift Editor & Quick Lookup vs Enlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shift Editor & Quick Lookup
This app streamlines writing and referencing by integrating a browser with customizable text display. It offers smart Markdown shortcuts, multiple customizable presets for editing and viewing, and robust version control for documents. The app prioritizes a clean, distraction-free writing experience with advanced typography options.
- Integrated browser with custom color schemes
- Smart Markdown shortcuts
- Customizable presets for editing and viewing
- HTML preview sync
- Dropbox repository browsing
- Automatic document versioning
- Advanced typography options
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When we write, we reference the dictionary, Wikipedia, Google, and any number of websites. I made Shift to make writing and referencing both easy to do and especially, easy to read. The integrated browser displays text in your custom color-scheme using gorgeous fonts, so the web can readable at night and during the day. This means that you can quickly open Wikipedia or other text-based website and have the text size & colors match your custom choices without busy clutter. And Shift makes changing between presets easy. You have four customizable presets to choose from, accessible from the editor itself. Two touches, that's it. The MultiMarkdown editor syncs the text with an HTML preview that shows your work with the customizable style of your choice. Tap text to edit, pinch to preview. It's easy. Shift is smart about Markdown. Shift has shortcuts to create lists, emphasis and strong, indentation, headings, and more. All lines selected can be marked at once. For example, if you want to mark a few words to be italic, select at least parts of the words and press the italic button. Shift will insert the markdown where it needs to be. It's smart. Some Markdown documents or some websites are easier to read in landscape. That's no problem in Shift. You can use Shift in landscape view as well as portrait. And Shift can browse your entire Dropbox repository, not just a single folder. Every time you open a document, a copy is saved. Two previous versions are always available for you to revert any mistakes. There will be no tears when using Shift. I care about typography. Shift comes with Concourse, Equity, and Triplicate, three gorgeous fonts by Matthew Butterick (see http://practicaltypography.com). And so font selection and editor layout has been carefully put together. But you are free to change (and restore) text color, background color, highlight colors, and presentation style. You'll find that the keyboard color will follow your background color selection and other parts of the UI adapt to your choices as well. Shift is customizable, but it's simple. It gets out of your way so you can write and read the way you want. If you have any question, go to http://shiftwriter.com and press the "support" link on the bottom of the page. I'll answer as best as I'm able. Thanks for your time. A special thanks to Icons8 at http://iconpharm.com for the use of a number of their icons.
Enlock
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EnLock is a premier mobile application designed to tackle the growing concern of data security in today’s digital world. EnLock offers a state-of-the-art file storage solution with unparalleled protection for your sensitive information. Key Features: Multi-Level Encryption: EnLock employs advanced multi-level encryption to ensure your files are safeguarded at every stage, keeping your data confidential and secure from cyber threats. Distributed Storage: Unlike traditional centralized systems, EnLock uses a distributed storage architecture, enhancing data resilience and minimizing the risk of unauthorized access. File Fragmentation: Our unique file fragmentation process breaks down files into multiple encrypted and compressed chunks, adding an extra layer of security. Distributed Storage Nodes: EnLock distributes encrypted file chunks across 81 nodes, ensuring redundancy and reliability even if individual nodes fail. Addressing India's Cybersecurity Challenges: With the rise in cybercrimes and the increasing vulnerability of personal documents, such as Aadhar cards and passports, EnLock is a crucial solution for the Indian market. Its robust security measures make it the ideal choice for both individuals and businesses seeking a reliable file storage system. In an era where data breaches are increasingly sophisticated, EnLock stands out as a leader in secure file storage. Choose EnLock for a secure, reliable, and innovative file storage experience where your data’s safety is our top priority.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Enlock at every 2 weeks against Shift Editor & Quick Lookup's every 11 months. Shift Editor & Quick Lookup's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shift Editor & Quick Lookup ships an update every 11 months, Enlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shift Editor & Quick Lookup | Enlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Lincoln | Shail Patel |
In-app purchases
Shift Editor & Quick Lookup
No in-app purchases
Enlock
No in-app purchases
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