# Kodex vs Koder Code Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koder Code Editor at none against Kodex's 1. Koder Code Editor also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (12K vs 207). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Koder Code Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Koder Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koder Code Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 207, 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 72% of Koder Code Editor's.

Kodex ships an update monthly, Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kodex | Koder Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodex/id1038574481/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 207 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #81 | **#25** |
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Philipe Resende Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/605892017) | [Reny Mustika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447484425) |

## What reviewers say

### Kodex

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### Koder Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375)

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

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages, Remote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV), Built-in SSH client, Tabbed editing, Code autocomplete, Snippet manager, Editor themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for coding on the go
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 🚀 Supports multiple file formats
- 🚀 Seamless cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
- 🐛 File corruption and data loss
- 🐛 Unreliable SFTP/SSH connections
- 🐛 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Inability to rename or delete files
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Performance degradation on larger files

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved Git integration
- Terminal/console functionality
- Support for more programming languages
- Ability to disable line wrapping


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kodex free?

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

### Is Koder Code Editor free?

Koder Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kodex or Koder Code Editor?

Koder Code Editor is rated higher. Kodex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Koder Code Editor averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Kodex or Koder Code Editor have ads?

Neither Kodex nor Koder Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kodex or Koder Code Editor?

Kodex ships an update monthly, and Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kodex was updated on September 21, 2026 and Koder Code Editor on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kodex or Koder Code Editor?

Kodex currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Koder Code Editor 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.*