Best File Viewer Text Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the file viewer text category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 230+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top File Viewer Text Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Viewer - txt file viewerText Viewer - txt file viewerFree4.6★ (172)YesYesAug 2026
2Viewer 2Viewer 2Free was $6.994.5★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
3File ViewerFile ViewerFree3.4★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
4myTextViewermyTextViewerFree3.8★ (155)NoNoAug 2026
5Text Editor - TXT File ViewerText Editor - TXT File ViewerFreeNoYesJul 2026
6TecViewer - Text ViewerTecViewer - Text ViewerFree4.7★ (26)YesYesAug 2026
7Winmail Viewer:for DAT,XPS,MSGWinmail Viewer:for DAT,XPS,MSGFree2.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
8OpenFile - Preview any FileOpenFile - Preview any FileFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for File Viewer Text

Text Viewer - txt file viewer#1

Text Viewer - txt file viewer by kim juyoung

text reader, txt file reader
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.6(172 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to view text-based novels and e-books directly on your smart devices. Easily transfer files from your PC via Wi-Fi, import from cloud storage, or use FTP and iTunes. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and page transitions.

Viewer 2#2

Viewer 2 by ShenZhen Yuyue Technology Co., Ltd.

Zip Rar 7z File Viewer
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5(8 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to view and edit various file types, including code, databases, archives, images, and videos. It supports multiple programming languages and character encodings for code viewing and editing.

File Viewer#3

File Viewer by Sharpened Productions

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.4(5 ratings)
Free
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Easily open and view over 100 different file types, including documents, images, videos, and archives. Browse files stored on your device or in iCloud Drive. This app also identifies unknown files and displays detailed file information.

More File Viewer Text apps to explore

4
myTextViewer
myTextViewer
myTextViewer
Any File Viewer: Code/Log/Text
Free

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

Open any text, code, or log fileSyntax highlighting for common formatsLine numbers display
📊 Productivity
(155)
free
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
TecViewer - Text Viewer
TecViewer - Text Viewer
TecViewer - Text Viewer
Text Reader, TXT File Viewer
Free

Easily view and manage all your text files with this versatile reader. Customize your reading experience with various font and screen style options. Secure your documents and access them from cloud storage or your device.

Cloud file downloadiTunes file transferFolder management
📚 Books
(26)
free with in-app purchases
7
Winmail Viewer:for DAT,XPS,MSG
Winmail Viewer:for DAT,XPS,MSG
Winmail Viewer:for DAT,XPS,MSG
RAR, Winmail.dat Reader, TNEF
Free

This tool allows users to extract, view, and save the contents of winmaildat, msg, and xps files. It provides a complete solution for managing these file types, including viewing all attachments and rich text messages.

Extract winmaildat, msg, xps filesView file contentsSave extracted files
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
8
OpenFile - Preview any File
OpenFile - Preview any File
OpenFile - Preview any File
Preview 100+ File Formats
Free

Instantly preview over 100 file formats on your iPhone or iPad without uploads or accounts. Explore 3D models, code, documents, databases, and more with built-in developer tools for advanced file analysis. Prioritizes privacy with on-device processing.

Preview 100+ file formatsOn-device processing, no uploadsInteractive 3D model viewer
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
9
File Manager & File Viewer
File Manager & File Viewer
File Manager & File Viewer
File Utility & File Tools
Free

Easily browse, view, and manage files on your iPhone or iPad. Supports a wide range of file types including documents, media, and office files. Offers essential file operations like copy, paste, rename, and move.

Easy file browsingView multiple file typesCopy, paste, rename, move files
🔧 Utilities
(9)
free with in-app purchases
10
File Manager - All File Reader
File Manager - All File Reader
File Manager - All File Reader
Zip Unzip, PDF, Media Player
Free

This app acts as a comprehensive file manager, allowing you to easily view, organize, and share various file types including documents, media, and compressed archives. It offers built-in viewers and editors for common formats, along with essential file operations like moving, renaming, and deleting.

Integrated PDF ReaderMicrosoft Office support (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Zip and unzip files
🔧 Utilities
(321)
ad-supported
11
Unlimited Viewer
Unlimited Viewer
Unlimited Viewer
by The Virtually Unlimited Corp
$0.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
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
13
3D File Viewer: OBJ STP & more
3D File Viewer: OBJ STP & more
3D File Viewer: OBJ STP & more
STP STL OBJ FBX GLTF & More
Free

Easily open and explore 3D model files on your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 20 popular formats, offering smooth viewing with intuitive touch controls. Ideal for designers, engineers, architects, and students working with 3D data.

Supports over 20 3D file formatsFast and smooth 3D file viewingZoom, rotate, and pan with touch controls
🔧 Utilities
(48)
free with in-app purchases
14
My Files - Manager & Viewer
My Files - Manager & Viewer
My Files - Manager & Viewer
File Manager & File Viewer
Free

Manage and view files on your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Easily copy, paste, rename, and move files. Supports viewing a wide range of file types, including documents, media, and PDFs, and allows sending files via email.

Copy, paste, rename, and move filesiTunes file sharing folderView images, movies, sound, text, HTML, iWork, PDFs
🔧 Utilities
(30)
free with in-app purchases
15
File Viewer for All
File Viewer for All
File Viewer for All
Waterfall image&video browser
Free

View a wide range of file types, including documents, images, and videos, in a unique waterfall layout. Easily transfer files between devices and apps using built-in servers and cloud integrations.

View all file typesWaterfall layout for mediaHTTP & WebDav server for transfers
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free
16
OpenAnyFile 2
OpenAnyFile 2
OpenAnyFile 2
by Konrad Falkowski
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Simple Viewer
Simple Viewer
Simple Viewer
The quiet file viewer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Any: File Explore & Viewer
Any: File Explore & Viewer
Any: File Explore & Viewer
Explore, Search, View Files
Free

This app provides comprehensive file management for iPhones and iPads, allowing users to view, share, and organize documents, media, and contacts. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers features like multi-window support and WiFi sharing.

Universal file accessView, share, and delete various file typesMulti-window support
🔧 Utilities
(124)
free with in-app purchases
19
All Docs: PDF & File App
All Docs: PDF & File App
All Docs: PDF & File App
PDF,Word,Excel,PPT, File View
Free

This app is an all-in-one document manager and PDF editor. It allows users to view, organize, transfer, and edit various file types, including PDFs and Office documents, with a clean interface and offline capabilities.

All-in-one file viewer (PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, TXT, images)Smart file organization and managementWireless file transfer between devices
🔧 Utilities
(23)
free with in-app purchases
20
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
GoodReader PDF Editor & Viewer
PDF Annotator, File Manager
$5.99

This app offers robust PDF editing and viewing capabilities, alongside comprehensive file management tools. It allows users to annotate PDFs, manage files from various cloud services, and secure sensitive data with advanced encryption. Enjoy a superior reading experience with features like PDF Reflow and split-screen viewing.

PDF annotation and editingExtensive file format supportCloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
📊 Productivity
(14K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about File Viewer Text

What are the best file viewer text apps for iPhone?
Text Viewer - txt file viewer tops our file viewer text apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 172 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top file viewer text apps we rank are free to download, including Text Viewer - txt file viewer and Viewer 2.
Text Viewer - txt file viewer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 230+ file viewer text apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is designed to be a simple text-based novel viewer, allowing you to read text files and e-books directly on your smart devices. It supports various file import methods and offers customization options for a comfortable reading experience.
You can transfer text files from your PC to the app over an identical Wi-Fi connection. Additionally, it supports importing files from cloud services like iCloud, Dropbox, and OneDrive, as well as via FTP and iTunes file sharing.