Pluto Text vs TextMate
A modern notes app for TextMate users who want sync across all Apple devices
Love TextMate's simplicity for jotting down notes? Pluto Text brings that same quick, clean writing experience with automatic iCloud sync to your iPhone and Apple Watch.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Pluto Text | TextMate |
|---|---|---|
| Native Apple Experience | Yes | No |
| iCloud Sync | Yes | No |
| No Sign-in Required | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Watch App | Yes | No |
| iPhone App | Yes | No |
| Mac App | Yes | Yes |
| Color Tags for Notes | Yes | No |
| Monospace Font Option | Yes | Yes |
| Note Organization | Sidebar with easy toggle | Project drawer |
| Trash & Recovery | Yes | No |
| Designed for Notes | Yes | No |
| Active Development | Yes | Limited |
| Price | $9.99 one-time | Free |
Why switch from TextMate?
- TextMate is a code editor - Pluto Text is built specifically for note-taking
- Sync your notes to iPhone and Apple Watch with zero configuration
- iCloud sync just works - no Dropbox or manual file management needed
- Color-coded organization designed for notes, not source files
- Modern, actively maintained app with native Apple Silicon support
- Minimal interface focused on writing, not programming features you don't need
Get Pluto Text
Ready to make the switch? Download Pluto Text from the App Store