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Best Notepad Text Editor Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right notepad text editor apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Notepad Text Editor Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TextEditor : Rich Text EditorTextEditor : Rich Text EditorFree4.3★ (2.9K)YesNoAug 2026
2Textastic Code EditorTextastic Code EditorFree was $9.994.7★ (2.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3Google DocsGoogle DocsFree4.8★ (3.2M)NoYesAug 2026
4Text Editor - HTML Code EditorText Editor - HTML Code EditorFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
5Text Editor - NotepadText Editor - NotepadFree3.3★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
6TXT Editor - NotepadTXT Editor - NotepadFree3.7★ (7)NoYesAug 2026
7Notepad - handy quickly memoNotepad - handy quickly memoFree4.5★ (43K)YesNoAug 2026
8Notepad: Easy Notes & MemosNotepad: Easy Notes & MemosFree4.8★ (28K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Notepad Text Editor

TextEditor : Rich Text Editor#1

TextEditor : Rich Text Editor by Savy Soda Pty Ltd

Word Processor & Notes List
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(2.9K ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Useful for basic text editing
  • 👍 Allows formatting like bold, italic, and underline

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and manage saved files
  • 🔍 Limited file format support
Textastic Code Editor#2

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#9in Developer Tools
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A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Highly performant
  • 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
  • 💡 Excellent integration with other apps (e.g. Working Copy)
  • 👍 Customizable and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Restrictive paywall for basic functionality
  • 👎 Confusing file management and upload/download workflow
Google Docs#3

Google Docs by Google

Edit Documents and Collaborate
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(3.2M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#11in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient and accessible
  • 👍 Seamless collaboration
  • 🔒 Automatic saving
  • 💡 Offline functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
  • 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
  • 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents

More Notepad Text Editor apps to explore

4
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
5
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
6
TXT Editor - Notepad
TXT Editor - Notepad
TXT Editor - Notepad
Plain Text Editor with AI, TXT
Free

A powerful yet simple text editor for creating, editing, and organizing plain text files. It offers multi-platform compatibility, secure cloud syncing, and an AI writing assistant to enhance productivity.

Edit .TXT plain text filesAI Writing AssistantSecure cloud syncing
📊 Productivity
(7)
subscription
7
Notepad - handy quickly memo
Notepad - handy quickly memo
Notepad - handy quickly memo
popular simple note-pad list
Free

This free memo app offers quick startup for immediate note-taking. Easily share your thoughts via various methods like AirDrop, messages, email, or social media. It's ideal for jotting down quick ideas and small notes.

Fast startupAirDrop transmissionSend Message
💼 Business
(43K)
ad-supported
8
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Simple Notebook & Writing Pad
Free

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil
📊 Productivity
(28K)
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
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Free

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesRemote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV)Built-in SSH client
🛠️ Developer Tools
(12K)
paid
11
TextPad Editor
TextPad Editor
TextPad Editor
by Prem Nirmal
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Markdown Editor - #MKD
Markdown Editor - #MKD
Markdown Editor - #MKD
Live Preview Markdown Editor
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
13
PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text
PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text
PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text
AI photo text editor
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
14
Notepad: HTML, SVG & JSON
Notepad: HTML, SVG & JSON
Notepad: HTML, SVG & JSON
Simple code & text editor
$1.99
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Notepad AI: C ++
Notepad AI: C ++
Notepad AI: C ++
by Diep Quoc Vuong
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
QPad
QPad
QPad
by Aiden Quinn
Free

A straightforward text editor for iOS devices. It offers essential tools for viewing, editing, and sharing text files with ease.

View text filesEdit text filesShare text files
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
(51)
free
18
Speedy Note Editor / iNote
Speedy Note Editor / iNote
Speedy Note Editor / iNote
Copy & Paste / Passcode
Free

A straightforward notepad application designed for efficient note-taking and management. It simplifies common tasks like creating, editing, and organizing notes, with features for easy copying, pasting, and batch text replacement. All notes are saved as accessible text files.

Batch text replacementEasy copy and pasteFolder organization
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
19
Only Text Editor
Only Text Editor
Only Text Editor
A Lightweight Text Editor
Free

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
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
20
Markdown Editor: Linen
Markdown Editor: Linen
Markdown Editor: Linen
Markdown Reader. No drama.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Notepad Text Editor

What are the best notepad text editor apps for iPhone?
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor tops our notepad text editor apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 2.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top notepad text editor apps we rank are free to download, including TextEditor : Rich Text Editor and Textastic Code Editor.
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ notepad text editor apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a rich text editor, allowing you to create and edit documents. It supports various file formats and offers integration with Google Docs for cloud synchronization. You can also view several other document types.
You can edit documents in TXT, RTF, RTFD, RTA, and HTML formats. The app also allows you to view many other types of documents, including PDF and DOC/DOCX files.