Kodex vs Tutorials for iOS programming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kodex
An advanced code editor for iOS devices, offering desktop-class features like multi-caret editing, regex search, and syntax highlighting for over 150 languages. It integrates with the Files app and supports external keyboards for a seamless coding experience.
- Multi-caret editing
- Regex search and replace
- Minimap for navigation
- Syntax highlighting (150+ languages)
- External keyboard support
- Files app integration
- Customizable themes and fonts
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Kodex is an advanced code editor which brings powerful and desktop-class editor features to your iPad or iPhone: * Multi-caret editing, to quickly transform code selections. * Regex search and replace, with template matching and replace-all-matches. * Minimap which allows quick scroll navigation though the document. * Multiple window support * Syntax highlighting for over 150 languages. * Trackpad support with custom gestures to add cursors (ctrl+shift+click). * Auto complete feature (currently only for HTML). * Add as many guide columns as you wish (default 80 and 120 characters). * Configurable tab size (default 4 spaces), or insert spaces when pressing tab. * Draw hints for invisible characters such as new lines, tabs, and spaces. * Customizable key bindings, so you can configure Kodex to use the same key combos you are already used to. * Kodex smartly preserves your open documents so that your work stays as you left it between launches. * Light and Dark modes. Kodex is integrated with the Files app, so you can easily open files from any other app, and from your iCloud documents folder. You can launch Kodex QuickEdit from any file sharing view in any app to edit its contents without launching the main Kodex App (be aware this functionality depends on the host app implementing the sharing activity properly). Included are 10 editor themes, and several monospaced fonts for code editing (you can install your own preferred fonts using system profiles). Font size and line spacing are adjustable, so you can configure Kodex to best fit your preferred screen size, arrangement, and orientation. Kodex is not a compiler, and you can not build or run the code you edit from it. Think of Kodex as a NotePad++ or Sublime Text substitute for iPhone and iPad. Kodex is currently optimized for external keyboards, such as Apple's Smart Keyboard for the iPad Pro, or any bluetooth/USB keyboard. More virtual keyboard features will be added in a future version.
Tutorials for iOS programming
Learn Xcode and Swift programming with interactive lessons and detailed guidance. This app offers a fun, jargon-free approach to mastering iOS development, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It includes over 1100 self-paced lessons and video tutorials to help you create great apps quickly.
- Interactive learning for Xcode and Swift
- Step-by-step guidance on core and advanced techniques
- Over 1100 self-paced lessons
- 20 hours of video tutorials
- Covers UIControls, UIView, UIViewController
- Learn animations, HTTP requests, and data saving
- Debugging and simulator instructions
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WHAT IS XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS? WHAT IS XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS brings you simple, funny, interactive learning app for Xcode and Swift. The app teaches you about each of the features of Xcode and show you how to use them in detail. With candid, jargon-free advice and step-by-step guidance, you’ll get everything from the core aspects of working to advanced techniques for refined workflows and professional results. It's like having your own personal tutor teaching you the newest version of Xcode. You'll learn how to express yourself and create great Apps quickly and directly! It’s the first and only app to bring the whole process together in such a clear, concise, and interactive way. There is no faster, more straight-to-the-point, or more fun way to learn Xcode than with this app. In addition to the Interactive-Mode, app supports the Inspector-Mode, it converts the app to be 20 hours video tutorials, a great added value! WHAT IS IN XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS? XCODE AND SWIFT TUTORIALS includes 1146 self-paced lessons that allow you to progress at your own speed(tip:The first lesson teach you how to use the app): - Get familiar with the Xcode + Swift + Objective-C - Discover all the things you can do with the UIControls - Explore the use of UIView, UIViewController - Find out how to make a fantastic animation - Learn how to get the app version, device font list - Steps for creating POST/GET HTTP Request - Cool things to do with UITableViews - Details how to save your data in the device - Shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster - A whole chapter on how to work with music, movie, animation - UITapGestureRecognizer Single Tap, Double Tap, Long Press - Instructions for using simulator - Debugging your app - Details how to Work with SQLIte and NSKeyedArchiver - Explore the use of property list file - The newest and coolest features of Xcode - Plus, there are so many other things throughout the app that you’ll be bursting with new ideas! Have fun discovering! WHO IS INTERACTIVE TUTORIALS FOR XCODE FOR? Ever wonder how that Great Apps was created, or how they created that cool mobile games? Or maybe you just want to know how to do some really awesome stuff in Xcode. Well, then, this app is for you! Whether you’re a programmer, designer, or even an artist, there’s something here for you. [Products] Interactive Tutorials for Photoshop, Illustrator https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id794405356 Interactive Tutorials for Excel, Word and Powerpoint https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1090726089 Interactive Tutorials for Photoshop Script https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id987231882 [Help? Comments? Suggestions? Contact us] Email:tapinfinity@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Kodex at none against Tutorials for iOS programming's shown. Kodex also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). Tutorials for iOS programming's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tutorials for iOS programming sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kodex holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 207 and 399 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 58% of Tutorials for iOS programming's.
Kodex ships an update monthly, Tutorials for iOS programming every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Kodex | Tutorials for iOS programming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (207 ratings) — better | 4.0 (399 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews — better | 57.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 207 | 399 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #72 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Philipe Resende Silva | 发展 李 |
Customer experience
Kodex
Tutorials for iOS programming
User reviews
Kodex
From 207 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful code editor
- 👍 Well-integrated with iPad features
- 🎨 Excellent syntax highlighting and theming
- 📁 Broad file format support
- 💡 Useful QuickEdit mode
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of search and replace functionality
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between files
- 🚫 No option to run/compile code
- 📏 Forced word wrapping with no toggle
Tutorials for iOS programming
From 399 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive tutorials and learning materials
- 👍 Easy to follow for beginners
- 🎓 Helpful for learning app development basics
- ✨ Good for people without coding experience
- 💯 Unlimited updates available
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires Apple ID password entry
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywalls
- 📱 Limited functionality on mobile devices
- 🎙️ Robotic/Google Translate voice narration
- 🚫 Only tutorial-based, no sandbox/practice mode
Bugs and requests
Kodex
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Loses data after copy/paste and undo/redo
- Compatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- Overlapping UI elements in search/replace
Requested features
5 requests- Add search and replace feature
- Implement code execution/compilation
- Improve file management and navigation
- Provide option to disable word wrapping
- Introduce more keyboard shortcuts
Tutorials for iOS programming
Reported bugs
9 issues- In-app purchases not working properly
- App fails to load or hasn't been updated
- Installation fails on iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPad
- Language defaults cannot be changed
- Code errors in tutorials don't match expected behavior
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- Create project button missing or not functional
- Lesson progression blocked after tutorial completion
- Arabic text rendering issues (disjointed characters)
- Misspelled words in photo descriptions
Requested features
9 requests- Mac version of the app
- Sandbox mode for independent practice and experimentation
- Real Xcode integration instead of tutorials only
- Proper language selection and localization
- Mobile and iPad full functionality
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- Ability to create apps without mandatory tutorials
- Better English voice narration (not automated)
- Clearer documentation on feature access
- More advanced content for experienced developers
In-app purchases
Kodex
- Tip$4.99
Tutorials for iOS programming
- Chapter 7 for iOS Programming$3.99
- Chapter 8 for iOS Programming$3.99
- Chapter 9 for iOS Programming$3.99
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- SwiftUI: Complete Project$3.99
- All Tutorials iOS Programming$12.99
- All Tutorials for SwiftUI$12.99
- All Tutorials for Swift$12.99
- All Tutorials for Objective-C$12.99
- iOS Development Super Toolbox$12.99
- Android tutorials for iOS Deve$12.99
- All Tutorials for Five Courses$39.99
Questions
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