Best Edit Apps For Free Text

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

If you already know PicTextEdit, this is the deeper bench. 241+ edit apps for free text for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Edit Apps For Free Text (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text	Free	—	No	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Text Remover & Editor - Qutu	Free	4.9★ (10)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Text Editor.	Free	4.4★ (4.4K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Write Behind Text On Photo.s	Free	4.4★ (13K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Subtext	Free	4.5★ (86)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	Edit Text In Photo - Forgeit	Free	4.3★ (13)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
7	TextEditS - Edit In Place	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
8	Only Text Editor	Free	4.5★ (2)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Edit Apps For Free Text

#1

PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text by 深圳市旦煜科技有限公司

AI photo text editor

Editor's Choice

🎨 Graphics & Design

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#2

Text Remover & Editor - Qutu by FunPixel LLC

Erase,Edit & Change Photo Text

Strong Contender

4.9(10 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Easily edit text within your photos using AI. Remove, replace, or rewrite text while matching the original style. Restore old photos, translate text, and upscale images for clearer results without watermarks.

#3

Text Editor. by TAPUNIVERSE LLC

A must have text editor

Worth Considering

🛠️ Developer Tools

4.4😞(4.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#27in Developer Tools

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A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

What We Love

🚀 Great for direct editing
👍 Wonderful for writing
👍 Smooth and modern
👍 Reads and edits well

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription
🔒 Locks access to files
🔒 Requires subscription to use
🐛 Crashes when opening files
🐛 Inconsistent file saving
🐛 Freezes and becomes unresponsive

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Write Behind Text On Photo.s

Write Behind Text On Photo.s

Write Behind Text On Photo.s

Poster Maker & Pictures Editor

Easily add text behind any element in your photos to create stunning visual effects. Design custom posters, invitations, album covers, and more with a user-friendly interface and powerful editing tools.

Add text behind photo elementsCreate typography posters, covers, and flyersOver 85 fonts

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Simple, elegant text editor

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.

Direct iCloud file editingNo import/export requiredLine ending control

🛠️ Developer Tools

Edit Text In Photo - Forgeit

Edit Text In Photo - Forgeit

Edit Text In Photo - Forgeit

Edit|Add|Erase|Translate|Swap

Easily edit text within screenshots without complex software. Simply import an image, tap the text you wish to alter, and replace it in seconds with custom fonts and colors. Ideal for modifying chats, receipts, or notes for creative and personal use.

Import screenshots from gallerySmart OCR text detectionTap to edit detected text

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

TextEditS - Edit In Place

TextEditS - Edit In Place

TextEditS - Edit In Place

Text editor for real files

📊 Productivity

Only Text Editor

Only Text Editor

Only Text Editor

A Lightweight Text Editor

A minimalist text editor for iOS that prioritizes simplicity and speed. It allows users to view and edit plain text files without any formatting distractions, offering a clean writing experience with customizable typography and seamless integration with the Files app.

Pure plain text editingZero clutter interfaceCustomizable typography

AI Poster Maker - txt editor

AI Poster Maker - txt editor

AI Poster Maker - txt editor

Write Fonts to Image Collage

Easily add text to photos and videos with a vast array of customization options. Choose from hundreds of fonts, apply effects like gradients and shadows, and enhance your creations with stickers and GIFs. Save projects for later use.

Add text to photos and videosCustomizable text styles (font, size, color, stroke, shadow)300+ fonts for multiple alphabets

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

TextEditor : Rich Text Editor

TextEditor : Rich Text Editor

TextEditor : Rich Text Editor

Word Processor & Notes List

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

Rich text editingGoogle Docs synchronizationPortrait/Landscape mode

📊 Productivity

Edit .txt files

Create and edit plain text files on iOS with a comfortable and native experience. Seamlessly integrates with the Files app for access to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and more. Offers a clean interface with features like Dark Mode and trackpad support.

Create and edit plain text filesNative Files app integrationiCloud Drive, Dropbox, Box support

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Runestone Text Editor

Runestone Text Editor

Runestone Text Editor

Edit plain text and code

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

Syntax highlighting for many languagesCustomizable themes and fontsAdvanced find and replace

🛠️ Developer Tools

free with in-app purchases

QuickEditor - Text & Code

QuickEditor - Text & Code

QuickEditor - Text & Code

Advanced Text & Code Editor.

A powerful and fast text and code editor for iOS and macOS. It unifies local files, cloud storage, and remote servers in a customizable workspace with advanced editing tools and syntax highlighting.

Advanced file managerUnified global searchSyntax highlighting

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Font Candy Photo & Text Editor

Font Candy Photo & Text Editor

Font Candy Photo & Text Editor

Add fonts and words on photos

Easily add custom text, artwork, and filters to your photos. Create unique designs with a variety of fonts, text effects, and layering options. Design and order custom merchandise directly from the app.

Custom text overlays with advanced editingCurated font collection and custom font supportArtwork, quotes, and emoji integration

🎨 Graphics & Design

Docs Editor: Edit Word File

Docs Editor: Edit Word File

Docs Editor: Edit Word File

Write, Edit & Format Text

Create, edit, and manage documents on the go with a user-friendly interface and rich text formatting. Collaborate in real-time, secure your files with password protection and 2FA, and sync with cloud services. Includes templates for resumes and cover letters.

Rich text editing with custom fonts and stylesReal-time collaboration and in-line commentingPassword protection and two-factor authentication

Wordbox: Text,Voice&Translate

Wordbox: Text,Voice&Translate

Wordbox: Text,Voice&Translate

Edit, Scan, Speak, Summarize

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for text manipulation, voice processing, and translation. It can convert text to speech, extract text from images, summarize content, and translate between languages for text and voice.

Text editingText-to-speech conversionOCR (text extraction from images)

free with in-app purchases

Typorama: Text on Photo Editor

Typorama: Text on Photo Editor

Typorama: Text on Photo Editor

Typography Art & Poster Maker

Effortlessly transform text and photos into stunning typographic designs without needing design skills. Create social media posts, posters, flyers, and more with unique, randomly generated layouts and professional editing tools.

Automated typographic text layoutsOver 50 random text styles100+ professional fonts

🎨 Graphics & Design

free with in-app purchases

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor

TXT, RTF, Markdown, LaTeX & AI

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formatsCross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/FilesDistraction-free writing interface

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Text Editor Neo

Text Editor Neo

Text Editor Neo

Texteditor Edit txt and rtf

A fast, minimalist text editor for writing notes, essays, or code. It offers full file support, iCloud integration, and a privacy-first approach. Unlock unlimited documents with a one-time purchase.

Instant writing launchMinimalist designFull plain text and RTF file support

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

PixelLab: Text Photo Editor

PixelLab: Text Photo Editor

PixelLab: Text Photo Editor

Text, Fonts & Stickers

Easily add text, stickers, emojis, and shapes to your photos. Customize designs with various fonts, 3D effects, and text styles. Save and export high-resolution images without needing an account.

Add text, stickers, emojis, and shapesExtensive font libraryMultiple text styles (3D, curve, shadow)

📷 Photo & Video