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Updated August 2026
Buffer Editor - Code Editor
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Textastic Code Editor#1

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#12in 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
Koder Code Editor#2

Koder Code Editor by Reny Mustika

(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😐(12K ratings)
Free
#27in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for coding on the go
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 🚀 Supports multiple file formats

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
  • 🐛 File corruption and data loss
Runestone Text Editor#3

Runestone Text Editor by Simon B. Støvring

Edit plain text and code
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#49in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 💎 Excellent text editor
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and appearance
  • 🔒 Secure file storage and sync

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating files/folders
  • 📝 Limited functionality without premium

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