Carets - Code Editor
A fast, minimal text editor.
About
This app offers a dual-purpose experience as a capable code editor and a fast notes and lists application. It focuses on speed, minimalism, and a clean aesthetic for mobile devices, allowing you to edit real files from cloud storage or create internal notes.
What's New in Carets
1.1
July 16, 2026
A fresh coat of phosphor. • New app icon — the caret, properly lit. • Gallery, rebuilt: every sketch now draws itself in your editor theme. Switch to Coder Dark and the whole shelf goes phosphor-green. • Five new sketches: Caret Swarm, Glyph Rain, Trace Routes, ASCII Terrain, and Harmonograph. • Aurora rewritten — real curtains of light over a horizon. • Live previews on every Gallery card, plus a featured sketch up top. • Pro unlocks the code behind any sketch — open it in the editor, tweak it, make it yours.
MoreIn-App Purchases
$5.99
Carets Pro
Unlimited notes, cloud sync, themes, export.
Developer apps
FAQ
What are the main functions of Carets?
Carets functions as both a code editor for real files and a notes/lists app for internal content. It offers syntax highlighting, cloud file editing, and local note-taking with organization features.
How does Carets handle file editing?
Carets can open and edit real files directly from your device, iCloud Drive, and Google Drive. Edits are saved back to the original file location, not a copy.
What are the limitations of the free version of Carets?
The free tier of Carets allows unlimited opening and editing of external files. However, it limits internal note creation to a maximum of 30 notes.
What features are included in Carets Pro?
Carets Pro, a one-time purchase, offers unlimited internal notes, cloud sync to your iCloud, cross-device editing, premium themes, custom fonts, and access to edit and export generative art code.
Is Carets available on multiple devices?
Currently, Carets is supported on iPhone. With Carets Pro, you can enable cross-device editing, implying synchronization capabilities.
Does Carets collect personal information?
By default, Carets operates locally and does not collect personal information. Account sign-in is only required if you opt into the paid cloud sync feature.
How often is Carets updated?
Carets was last updated on June 5, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates a recent release, and future updates will likely follow based on developer activity.
What is the pricing for Carets Pro?
Carets Pro is available as a single, one-time purchase for $5.99 USD. It is not a subscription service, meaning you pay once and own the Pro features permanently.