Comparison

Kodex vs Kodika

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Kodika

Build native mobile apps with a drag-and-drop interface, no coding required. Design screens, connect logic with code blocks, integrate APIs, and manage backend services. Includes in-app purchase support and push notifications.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Responsive design editor
  • Backend services (authentication, database, storage)
  • In-app purchase integration
  • REST API integration
  • Code blocks for logic
  • Push notifications
Features
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Create unique, native mobile applications without any coding skills, only with drag and drop! Design custom screens, give them life by connecting code blocks, link your REST API and later live test your apps in the Kodika app, without the need for other external tools. • Responsive Design Editor - Drag and Drop any native iOS design component. - Customize everything using Inspectors. No coding skills required. - Instantly preview your changes. - Use Pins and Advanced Constraints to create Responsive designs for every iPhone Device. • Kodika Server Kodika Server is the optimal solution to manage all your backend requirements on Kodika Platform. - Email User Authentication, Auto-Scalable Database, Daily Backup, Images Storage - Store your Users and Data without the hustle of setting and maintaining your own server. - Create a dedicated server for your app in 2 minutes. • In-App Purchases - Payments Integration Integrate In-App Purchases in your applications without code. - Subscriptions and one-off products are supported. - Easy to use design elements to show price or to purchase a product. • Import Screens from Zeplin.io - Import entire screens using our Zeplin Extension - Transform Groups to Buttons, TextFields, and other Design Elements. • Code Blocks - Combine easy to use code blocks to create your apps. - Search between hundreds of code blocks using Kodika's unique blocks search. - Connect your design elements and code blocks with just a tap. - Integrate with 100+ plugins, like HealthKit, Contacts, CSV, QR Scanner and more... • REST API - Import your REST API Endpoints and use them with just a block. - Support any request type (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH) and parameter type (query, path, body, header). - Autogenerate Data Models from the responses and visually connect them to your designs. • API Datasource - Make the connection of API Requests with your design easier than ever. - Bind your parameters and responses with your elements. • Connect Design and Data with just a Tap - Use our intuitive editor that helps you connect your Design with your Data and API, with just a tap. - Connect your Data models to the Design components. • Custom Fonts - Search and download Google Fonts. - Import your font files. • Push Notifications - Setup and then send your push notifications to your application’s users, all from your iPad. - Test your message by sending it to your test devices. • Import images and icons from: - Files.app (Local, Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox). - Your iPad's Image Library. • Lists and Grid Reusable Cells - Components - Design your components once and reuse them to create dynamic Lists and Grids. - Support dynamic sizes. - Connect your components with your Data Models. • Navigate between screens - Easily link your screens using any native iOS animation. - Create Navigation Segues and Tab Bars with our simple editors. • Live Preview on any device - Preview your apps in Kodika's simulator or use Kodika's iPhone app to run your apps directly to your phone. • Font and Color Styleguides - Easy to use color-picker to find the best colors for your apps. - Favorite your colors to create your projects' styleguide and reuse them everywhere. - Favorite your font styles to create your projects' typefaces. Learn how to code without a line of code with Kodika.io! For your first steps, check out https://help.kodika.io Email us on team@kodika.io Privacy policy at https://kodika.io/privacy-policy Terms of use at https://kodika.io/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Kodex4 screens
Kodika2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kodex at Free against Kodika's $9.99. Kodex also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (63% vs 29%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kodex is free to download; Kodika costs $9.99 up front. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kodika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kodex holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodex has 207 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 29% of Kodika's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Kodex versus Kodika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodexKodika
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (207 ratings) — better2.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings207 — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#84 — better#175
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno Philipe Resende SilvaKonstantinos Antonopoulos

Customer experience

Kodex

All ratings207 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral10.4%
Negative26.6%

Kodika

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

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

Kodika

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kodex

One-time1
  • Tip$4.99
3 purchases

Kodika

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Subscription3 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Licence$219.99

Questions

Is Kodex free?
Kodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kodika free?
Kodika costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kodex or Kodika?
Kodex is rated higher. Kodex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Kodika averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Kodex or Kodika have ads?
Neither Kodex nor Kodika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodex or Kodika?
Kodex ships an update monthly, and Kodika monthly. Most recently, Kodex was updated on September 21, 2026 and Kodika on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Kodex or Kodika?
Kodex currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and Kodika at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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