Best File Viewer Text Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1myTextViewermyTextViewerFree3.8★ (158)NoNoOct 2026
2Viewer 2Viewer 2Free4.7★ (13)NoNoOct 2026
3Text Viewer - txt file viewerText Viewer - txt file viewerFree4.6★ (175)YesYesNov 2026
4Text Editor - TXT File ViewerText Editor - TXT File ViewerFree3.8★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
5TecViewer - Text ViewerTecViewer - Text ViewerFree4.7★ (27)YesYesNov 2026
6File ViewerFile ViewerFree3.4★ (5)NoNoJul 2026
7Dos View: Hex & Text ViewerDos View: Hex & Text ViewerFree—NoNoOct 2026
8File Manager & File ViewerFile Manager & File ViewerFree3.2★ (9)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for File Viewer Text

myTextViewer#1

myTextViewer by Yaniv Kalsky

Any File Viewer: Code/Log/Text
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
3.8😐(158 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
  • 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
  • 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
  • ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
  • 🆓 Free to use
  • 👍 Clean interface for viewing files
  • 🔧 Useful for IT professionals and developers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
  • ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
  • 😤 Requires review before using app
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow
  • 📢 Excessive ads (in earlier versions)
  • 🚫 No functionality in recent versions
  • ⚠️ Suspicious clipboard access behavior
  • 🔐 Security concerns mentioned by users
Text Viewer - txt file viewer#3

Text Viewer - txt file viewer by kim juyoung

text reader, txt file reader
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6(175 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.

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FAQ about File Viewer Text

What are the best file viewer text apps for iPhone?
myTextViewer tops our file viewer text apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.8-star average from 158 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top file viewer text apps we rank are free to download, including myTextViewer and Viewer 2.
myTextViewer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 230+ file viewer text apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.