# DraftCode: Code & Text Editor — Markdown, JSON, Python & More

> Free, offline code, text, and Markdown editor for Apple devices. (iPhone/iPad app by 献慧 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-code-and-text-editor/id6770432142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [献慧 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896370005)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, German (Germany), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2026-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-code-and-text-editor/id6770432142/reviews.md

## What is DraftCode?

DraftCode is a free, private code, text and Markdown editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Open local files or folders, start typing immediately and keep your work in standard file formats. No ads, account, tracking, subscription or in-app purchase.

EDIT CODE AND TEXT
• Syntax highlighting and language detection for 57 languages
• Tabs, split editing, line numbers, minimap, bookmarks and code snippets
• Multi-cursor editing and select next or all matching occurrences
• Auto-indent, bracket pairing, comments and a scrollable code-key toolbar
• Open files and project folders through Apple system pickers

LANGUAGES AND THEMES
• Built-in engines for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust and more
• Import TextMate grammars, language configuration, syntax themes and file-icon themes
• Enable, disable, replace or remove packs, with a safe return to built-in defaults

SEARCH AND NAVIGATE
• Plain text, escaped and regular-expression search
• Find and replace across a selected project folder
• Command palette, quick open, outline and TODO navigation

FORMAT LOCALLY
• JSON, JSON5, HTML, CSS, SVG, SQL, YAML, TOML and plist
• JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX and TSX format and compress on device
• Full file or selection, with undo, error locations and large-file protection

REMOTE WORKSPACES
• Connect to FTP, explicit FTPS and SFTP servers
• Browse folders, download text files on demand and upload saved changes
• Keep passwords in Keychain, detect server-side conflicts and reconnect automatically

SOURCE CONTROL
• Clone Git repositories over HTTPS or SSH into a folder you choose
• Stage, commit, branch, merge, fetch, pull and push on this device
• Store passwords, tokens and pasted SSH private keys in Keychain; confirm the host fingerprint before saving it. On Mac, authorize local SSH files instead — those private keys are not copied into Keychain

OPTIONAL AI EDITING
• Off by default. Prefers on-device Apple models; otherwise your HTTPS endpoint receives only the current selection when you invoke it
• Failures never change the document

MARKDOWN
• Local preview with tables, task lists, code, Mermaid and math
• Side-by-side editing on supported layouts
• HTML export on Apple platforms and PDF export on Mac

Local documents are never uploaded automatically. Remote transfers go only to a server you explicitly configure. DraftCode does not collect personal data.

## Key features

- Syntax highlighting for 60+ languages
- Offline functionality
- Live Markdown preview
- Pro-grade find & replace
- Project file tree management
- Command Palette for quick access

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draftcode-code-and-text-editor/id6770432142/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 完美的应用

*2026-08-18*

简单，快捷，没有干扰的体验

## Frequently asked questions about DraftCode

### What is DraftCode?

DraftCode is a free, offline code, text, and Markdown editor designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It provides a distraction-free editing environment with features like syntax highlighting and project management.

### Does DraftCode have ads?

No, DraftCode is completely ad-free. It also has no in-app purchases or subscriptions, offering a pure, uninterrupted editing experience.

### Can I use DraftCode offline?

Yes, DraftCode is designed to work fully offline. It makes zero network requests, ensuring your files remain private and accessible without an internet connection.

### What programming languages does DraftCode support syntax highlighting for?

DraftCode supports syntax highlighting for over 60 languages, including Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, and many more.

### How much does DraftCode cost?

DraftCode is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you full access to all features without any recurring fees or in-app purchases.

### What devices is DraftCode available on?

DraftCode is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent editing experience across the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is DraftCode updated?

DraftCode was last updated on July 28, 2026, with version 1.8. The developer, 献慧 陈, regularly releases updates to improve functionality and add features.

### What are the main benefits of using DraftCode for Markdown?

For Markdown, DraftCode offers live preview rendered locally, side-by-side editing and preview on iPad, and the ability to export to HTML and PDF or copy as HTML.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-09-10

This app is independently developed and maintained by an indie developer. Feedback and bug reports are always welcome. For collaboration inquiries, please contact me by email. Enjoy the app.
Email: yemaozi2026@outlook.com

Optional AI editing (off by default; on-device Apple models first, or your HTTPS endpoint; only the current selection is sent when you invoke it). On Mac, authorize local SSH files for Git without copying private keys into Keychain. Large files use incremental editing, streamed saves, and a chunked clipboard.

### 2.2 — 2026-08-31

This app is independently developed and maintained by an indie developer. Feedback and bug reports are always welcome. For collaboration inquiries, please contact me by email. Enjoy the app.
Email: yemaozi2026@outlook.com

DraftCode 2.2 adds a Git client. Clone, fetch, pull and push over HTTPS or SSH. Stage, commit, branch and merge locally. Credentials stay in Keychain; confirm the SSH host fingerprint on first connect. On iPhone and iPad, open Source Control from the start menu — no folder required.

### 2.1.4 — 2026-08-25

This app is independently developed and maintained by an indie developer. Feedback and bug reports are always welcome. For collaboration inquiries, please contact me by email. Enjoy the app.
Email: yemaozi2026@outlook.com

What's New:
• A new non-modal Quick Find keeps your code visible while searching
• Navigate matches and see the current match count without leaving the editor
• Open the full Search Center at any time for replace, files, marks, and advanced options

### 2.1.3 — 2026-08-24

This app is independently developed and maintained by an indie developer. Feedback and bug reports are always welcome. For collaboration inquiries, please contact me by email. Enjoy the app.
Email: yemaozi2026@outlook.com

DraftCode 2.1.3 fixes an issue that prevented Files from saving DraftCode as the default app for text files.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-08-17

This app is independently developed and maintained by an indie developer. Feedback and bug reports are always welcome. For collaboration inquiries, please contact me by email. Enjoy the app.
Email: yemaozi2026@outlook.com

DraftCode 2.1.2 fixes the Mac cursor jumping to the start, settings and extension-page layout, and VS Code grammar install failures. The catalog now lists only self-tested language packs.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-11.*
