# Kodex vs Stream

Kodex and Stream both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 63% of Kodex's. Stream also leads on chart position (#25 vs #90) and iOS requirement (9 vs 13.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stream sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Kodex against 4.1 for Stream. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 207 and 133 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 79% of Stream's.

Kodex ships an update monthly, Stream every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kodex | Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodex/id1038574481/reviews)** | [4.1 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-network-debug-tool/id1312141691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 133 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #90 | **#25** |
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **9** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Philipe Resende Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/605892017) | [Stream Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499306893) |

## What reviewers say

### Kodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodex/id1038574481)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Multi-caret editing, Regex search and replace, Minimap for navigation, Syntax highlighting (150+ languages), External keyboard support, Files app integration, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful code editor
- 👍 Well-integrated with iPad features
- 🎨 Excellent syntax highlighting and theming
- 📁 Broad file format support
- 💡 Useful QuickEdit mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add search and replace feature
- Implement code execution/compilation
- Improve file management and navigation
- Provide option to disable word wrapping
- Introduce more keyboard shortcuts


### Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-network-debug-tool/id1312141691)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS network traffic on iOS devices. It enables capturing requests, replaying them, and managing host configurations for testing different environments. Essential for debugging network issues and understanding application behavior.

**Highlights:** Sniff HTTP & HTTPS requests, Capture and preview request/response bodies, Compose and replay HTTP requests, Configure hosts for environment switching, Import and replay HAR files, Compatible with iPhone X and iPad multitasking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coke | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free and powerful HTTP packet sniffer tool
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🔧 Useful for network debugging and troubleshooting
- 💡 Built-in JSON viewer and utilities (RSA, Base64 encryption/decryption)
- ✏️ Ability to edit and resend requests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.x versions
- 🐛 Gacha history recording not working properly
- 🐛 'Code 0' error when generating JSON links
- 🐛 VPN profile conflicts requiring app reinstallation
- ⚠️ Requires installing system certificates (security concern)

**Reported bugs**

- Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.1 and 18.2
- Gacha/wish history not being captured correctly
- Code 0 error when retrieving JSON links
- VPN profiles becoming non-functional after app use
- Server connection issues (192.168.0.2:8081 unreachable)

**Requested features**

- Select all requests button for bulk export
- Ability to delete individual capture sessions/records
- Gzip response content decompression
- Breakpoint setting for request modification
- Media file saving capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kodex free?

Kodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stream free?

Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kodex or Stream?

Kodex is rated higher. Kodex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Stream averages 4.1 from 133 ratings.

### Do Kodex or Stream have ads?

Neither Kodex nor Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kodex or Stream?

Kodex ships an update monthly, and Stream every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kodex was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stream on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kodex or Stream?

Kodex currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Stream at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*