Best File Editor Text Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best file editor text apps on iPhone average 4.1★ across 240+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top File Editor Text Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Editor.Text Editor.Free4.4★ (4.2K)NoYesJul 2026
2EasyEditTextEasyEditTextFree4.4★ (61)NoYesJul 2026
3txt Editor - Text Editortxt Editor - Text EditorFree1.9★ (7)NoNoMay 2026
4Plain Text Editor By MCKPlain Text Editor By MCK$0.993.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
5Text Editor - TXT File ViewerText Editor - TXT File ViewerFreeNoYesJul 2026
6Google DocsGoogle DocsFree4.8★ (3.2M)NoYesAug 2026
7SubtextSubtextFree4.5★ (66)NoNoJul 2026
8QuickEditor - Text & CodeQuickEditor - Text & CodeFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for File Editor Text

Text Editor.#1

Text Editor. by TAPUNIVERSE LLC

A must have text editor
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.4😞(4.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#29in 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
EasyEditText#2

EasyEditText by Sahand Nayebaziz

Edit .txt files
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.4(61 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

txt Editor - Text Editor#3

txt Editor - Text Editor by Julian Lau

Easily create txt files
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
1.9(7 ratings)
Free
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Create, edit, and save plain text files with an intuitive interface. This app offers essential features like importing and exporting text documents, making it a handy tool for managing your files on the go.

More File Editor Text apps to explore

4
Plain Text Editor By MCK
Plain Text Editor By MCK
Plain Text Editor By MCK
by Mert Can Kus
$0.99

A powerful plain text editor that allows access to all application files and cloud folders. It supports a wide range of file types, including source code files for various programming languages, and offers a simple user interface with Base64 encoding mode.

Access all application filesReach cloud foldersSupports .cmd, .bat, .ini, .cfg, .c, .cpp, .py, .xml, .html
📊 Productivity
(2)
paid
5
Text Editor - TXT File Viewer
Text Editor - TXT File Viewer
Text Editor - TXT File Viewer
Write, edit & view text files
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Google Docs
Google Docs
Google Docs
Edit Documents and Collaborate
Free

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

Real-time collaborationOffline editingTemplate library
📊 Productivity
(3.2M)
freemium
7
Subtext
Subtext
Subtext
Simple, elegant text editor
Free

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
(66)
free
8
QuickEditor - Text & Code
QuickEditor - Text & Code
QuickEditor - Text & Code
Advanced Text & Code Editor.
Free

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
(0)
free with in-app purchases
9
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Edit plain text and code
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

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
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
iEditor – Text Code Editor
iEditor – Text Code Editor
iEditor – Text Code Editor
Best source code editor
Free

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

Create and import text/source code filesSyntax highlighting for C, Java, HTMLSearch and replace functionality
📊 Productivity
(179)
ad-supported
11
EZText - Text Editor
EZText - Text Editor
EZText - Text Editor
by Mark Krenek
Free

This app is a versatile text editor for viewing and editing various file types, including plain text, RTF, HTML, and markdown. It offers rich formatting options, live previews for web content, and robust editing tools like search and replace, undo/redo, and style copying. Easily manage files across cloud services and export to PDF.

Edit any text fileRich text formattingLive HTML/markdown preview
📊 Productivity
(27)
free
12
txt-maker: Create a .txt file
txt-maker: Create a .txt file
txt-maker: Create a .txt file
Simple & light txt editor
Free

Easily create and edit plain text files with this simple, lightweight editor. Manage multiple documents simultaneously, save content automatically, and share files directly via email attachments.

Create and edit .txt filesMulti-window text editingAutomatic content saving
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free with in-app purchases
13
Visual File Editor
Visual File Editor
Visual File Editor
A must have source code editor
Free

Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.

Source code editingPDF viewing and editingAdvanced search by name, type, date
🛠️ Developer Tools
(19)
free with in-app purchases
14
Text Editor - HTML Code Editor
Text Editor - HTML Code Editor
Text Editor - HTML Code Editor
Text, Coding, SSH, SFTP, Web
Free

Edit and view text files, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly on your device. This tool supports rich text editing and allows you to easily share your files.

Browse and edit text filesHTML, CSS, JS file supportRich text editing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
free
15
Threads
Threads
Threads
Join the conversation
Free

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

Start conversations with text, images, polls, and moreJoin discussions through repliesStay updated on trending topics
🌐 Social Networking
(2.1M)
free with in-app purchases
16
Lightweight Text Editor
Lightweight Text Editor
Lightweight Text Editor
by Erik Wegener
Free

This app allows users to work with plain text files without formatting concerns. It can open any text file, create folders for organization, and adjust encoding and line endings.

Open any plain text fileCreate folders for organizationChange text encoding
📊 Productivity
(15)
free
17
Raw Text Editor
Raw Text Editor
Raw Text Editor
Text File Editor & Viewer
Free

This app offers a clean, distraction-free environment for creating and editing plain text files. It supports structured text formats like JSON, Markdown, and CSV, ensuring full control over raw content without hidden formatting.

Create and edit plain text filesSupports JSON, JSON Lines, NDJSON, Markdown, CSVDistraction-free editing environment
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
18
Text Editor - Notepad
Text Editor - Notepad
Text Editor - Notepad
Note Pad
Free

This app provides a simple and secure online platform for creating and editing text files. It offers a range of formatting options similar to word processing software, making it easy to write notes, blog posts, or academic content.

Bold text formattingUnderlining textBullet points
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
19
Plain Text Total Editor
Plain Text Total Editor
Plain Text Total Editor
Edit plain text files
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
PDF Maker & Scanner | Xodo
PDF Maker & Scanner | Xodo
PDF Maker & Scanner | Xodo
Annotate, Merge & Markup Files
Free

Edit, sign, convert, and organize PDF documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. Scan images to PDF, compress files, and integrate with cloud storage for seamless access across devices. Offers advanced annotation and drawing capabilities.

Edit PDFsScan to PDFFill & Sign Forms
💼 Business
(1.7K)
freemium

FAQ about File Editor Text

What are the best file editor text apps for iPhone?
Text Editor. tops our file editor text apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 4.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top file editor text apps we rank are free to download, including Text Editor. and EasyEditText.
Text Editor. has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 240+ file editor text apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to browse and edit various text files directly on your device and synchronize them with cloud services like iCloud, Google Drive, and Box. It supports multiple file formats and offers rich text editing capabilities.
You can edit TXT and RTF files, as well as any file that can be read as text, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The app also lets you view text in any font and style you choose.