Comparison

Kodex vs BluetoothAssistant

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

BluetoothAssistant

Easily discover, connect, and debug Bluetooth devices. This tool offers signal strength detection, information reading, and data read/write capabilities for efficient Bluetooth management.

Highlights
  • Device scanning
  • Signal strength detection
  • Device connection
  • Device information reading
  • Data reading & writing
  • Log data
  • Batch writing
Features
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Bluetooth Assistant can help you discover surrounding Bluetooth devices, connect and debug them. Key Features: Device scanning Signal strength detection Device connection Device information reading Data reading & writing Log data Batch writing Data packet storage Save and delete common write data Privacy policy: https://hzjuzhi.com/apps/bluetooth/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://hzjuzhi.com/apps/bluetooth/terms/

Screenshots

Kodex4 screens
BluetoothAssistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kodex at none against BluetoothAssistant's shown. Kodex also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). BluetoothAssistant's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 207). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Kodex against 4.2 for BluetoothAssistant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluetoothAssistant has 1.1K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 61% of BluetoothAssistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodex ships an update monthly, BluetoothAssistant every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kodex versus BluetoothAssistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodexBluetoothAssistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (207 ratings)4.2 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better61.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2071.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#80#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno Philipe Resende SilvaHangzhou OrangeJuice Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Kodex

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

BluetoothAssistant

All ratings1,114 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative34.3%

User reviews

Kodex

From 207 App Store ratings

What 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

BluetoothAssistant

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🔒 Helpful in finding lost devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💻 Compatibility issues

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

BluetoothAssistant

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unable to connect to certain devices
  • Inaccurate device information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more Bluetooth devices
  • Improved device detection and connection
  • Better battery optimization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kodex

One-time1
  • Tip$4.99
1 purchases

BluetoothAssistant

One-time1
  • VIP$3.99

Questions

Is Kodex free?
Kodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BluetoothAssistant free?
BluetoothAssistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kodex or BluetoothAssistant?
Kodex and BluetoothAssistant are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 207 and 1.1K ratings respectively.
Do Kodex or BluetoothAssistant have ads?
BluetoothAssistant shows ads; Kodex does not.
Which is updated more often, Kodex or BluetoothAssistant?
Kodex ships an update monthly, and BluetoothAssistant every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kodex was updated on October 12, 2026 and BluetoothAssistant on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Kodex or BluetoothAssistant?
Kodex currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and BluetoothAssistant at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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