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Product
Smultron is a text editor for everyday writing and code, intended for beginners and experts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Free plan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Integrations
Smultron can use Continuity Camera to take an iPhone or iPad photo for text scanning, when Continuity is enabled.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Privacy
The maker says its apps do not request or collect user information and do not send information from the apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Support
The maker offers support by email at [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Accessibility and languages
The maker says Smultron supports accessibility and is translated into many languages; the page lists 29 languages for version 14.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Code languages
The editor provides syntax coloring and support for a broad list of programming and markup languages, including Python, JavaScript, Swift, HTML, and Markdown.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Column editing
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Editor features
Smultron 14 includes a sidebar, inspector, bookmarks, notes, syntax support, advanced find, columns, and document comparison.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Free tryout
The downloadable demo includes all functionality except saving documents until a license is purchased.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Large-file handling
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Notable limit
The maker says there is no command-line utility for Smultron, though macOS standard commands can open files in the app.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Refund
Purchases from the maker’s store have a 14-day refund guarantee; the maker says this does not apply to Mac App Store purchases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Sandboxing
The Mac App Store edition is sandboxed, while the maker-store version of Smultron 14 is not sandboxed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Supported platforms
macOSRead 23 Sep 2026 · peterborgapps.com
Tools
Built-in tools include plist editing, text extraction from images, language analysis, focus mode, file browsing, snippets, previews, and commands.Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com

Plans and prices

Smultron 14 $9.99, paid once Pay once; use it forever macOS 14 Sonoma or later · Demo cannot save documents until licensed Read 11 Oct 2026 · peterborgapps.com

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