Best Designer Tools Text Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the designer tools text category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Designer Tools Text Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SubtextSubtextFree4.5★ (85)NoNoOct 2026
23D Text-AI Word Art Font Maker3D Text-AI Word Art Font MakerFree4.8★ (5.2K)YesYesOct 2026
3Mockup - UI/UX DesignMockup - UI/UX DesignFree4.4★ (573)YesYesOct 2026
4TextStudio - Logo & EffectsTextStudio - Logo & EffectsFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
5Ask Kyra: AI ToolsAsk Kyra: AI ToolsFree—NoNoJun 2026
6Lorem Ipsum AwesomeLorem Ipsum AwesomeFree—YesYesOct 2026
772pt: Fonts for Designers72pt: Fonts for DesignersFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
8Edit Text In Photo - ForgeitEdit Text In Photo - ForgeitFree4.3★ (13)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Designer Tools Text

Subtext#1

Subtext by Charcoal Design

Simple, elegant text editor
4.5😊(85 ratings)
Free
#98in Developer Tools
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A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and efficient
  • 🚀 Fast and lightweight
  • 🆓 Free and no ads
  • ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
  • 📂 Seamless Files app integration
  • 🔢 Line numbers included
  • 💡 No bloatware
  • 🌍 Works well on iPad
  • 🔒 Privacy-respecting
  • 📝 Great for plain text editing
  • 👆 Easy to use
  • 🌟 Minimalist design
  • 🔄 Supports various encodings
  • 📂 Integrates with iCloud/Dropbox
  • ♿ Accessible with VoiceOver

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Fails on network drives
  • 🐛 Data corruption risk
  • 🐛 Difficulty unselecting text
  • 🐛 Buggy Chinese input method
  • 🐛 Random capitalization issues
  • 🐛 Large files cause errors
  • 🐛 No cancel option for save/exit
  • 🐛 Picky about file extensions
  • 🐛 Cannot edit non-text files
  • 🐛 Autosave can be problematic
  • 🐛 No always-on tab key
  • 🐛 Default focus to EOF
  • 🐛 Chinese input method errors
  • 🐛 File saving issues
3D Text-AI Word Art Font Maker#2

3D Text-AI Word Art Font Maker by AI Media Lab. Ltd

Logo Design & Text Animation
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(5.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning 3D text effects for images, GIFs, and videos. Transform your words into dazzling visuals, perfect for social media, personal messages, or professional presentations. Share your creations instantly or save them to your device.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Variety of designs and effects
  • 👍 Good pricing
  • 👍 Lots of options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
  • 💡 Limited font and background options
  • 🐛 Poor resolution or quality issues
Mockup - UI/UX Design#3

Mockup - UI/UX Design by Apprime Studio sarl

Sketch, Wireframe, Prototype
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😐(573 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Design and prototype user interfaces and user experiences for apps and websites. Sketch ideas with Apple Pencil, create detailed wireframes with pre-set elements, and build interactive prototypes. Collaborate with others and export your designs in various formats.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast sketching and ideation
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Useful for UX/UI designers
  • 🚀 Convenient for iPad and Mac
  • 👍 Good for quick mockups

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Limited free features, expensive subscription
  • 👎 Difficult to use without Apple Pencil
  • 👎 Lacks basic functionality like resizing, layering
  • 👎 Syncing issues between devices

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FAQ about Designer Tools Text

What are the best designer tools text apps for iPhone?
Subtext tops our designer tools text apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 85 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top designer tools text apps we rank are free to download, including Subtext and 3D Text-AI Word Art Font Maker.
Subtext has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ designer tools text apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.