Best Text File Reader Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Text Viewer, this is the deeper bench. 250+ text file reader apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Text File Reader Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Viewer - txt file viewerText Viewer - txt file viewerFree4.6★ (174)YesYesSep 2026
2Text Editor.Text Editor.Free4.4★ (4.3K)NoYesSep 2026
3TecViewer - Text ViewerTecViewer - Text ViewerFree4.7★ (26)YesYesSep 2026
4Google DocsGoogle DocsFree4.8★ (3.2M)NoYesSep 2026
5Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txtEpub Reader -read epub,chm,txtFree4.5★ (11K)YesYesSep 2026
6All Document Reader: PDF, WordAll Document Reader: PDF, WordFreeNoYesSep 2026
7PDF Reader & Editor - Ora DocsPDF Reader & Editor - Ora DocsFree5.0★ (1)YesYesSep 2026
8All Document Reader - ViewerAll Document Reader - ViewerFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Text File Reader

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(174 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.

Text Editor.#2

Text Editor. by TAPUNIVERSE LLC

A must have text editor
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.4😞(4.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#19in 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
TecViewer - Text Viewer#3

TecViewer - Text Viewer by CASOFT

Text Reader, TXT File Viewer
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7(26 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Text File Reader

What are the best text file reader apps for iPhone?
Text Viewer - txt file viewer tops our text file reader apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 174 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top text file reader apps we rank are free to download, including Text Viewer - txt file viewer and Text Editor..
Text Viewer - txt file viewer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ text file reader apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.