# Kodex vs Replit

The clearest difference is rating: Replit at 4.7 against Kodex's 4.2. Replit also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 207) and chart position (#1 vs #79). Kodex's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Replit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Replit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replit has 21K ratings behind it against 207, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 59% of Replit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kodex ships an update monthly, Replit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kodex | Replit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodex/id1038574481/reviews) | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 207 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #79 | **#1** |
| Size | 14 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Philipe Resende Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/605892017) | [Replit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614022295) |

## What reviewers say

### Kodex

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

**Currently charting:** #79 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


### Replit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #4 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build and deploy apps, websites, and games directly from your phone. Utilize AI to generate projects from natural language prompts, collaborate in real-time, and host your creations instantly with zero setup. Suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.

**Highlights:** Build apps with natural language AI, Instant zero-setup hosting, Real-time multiplayer collaboration, Create in any language/framework, Clone and remix millions of projects, Custom domain setup, Integrated authentication and databases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Replit Core | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core | $219.99 | per year |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $219.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick & easy to use
- 🚀 Accelerates development
- 👍 Comprehensive mobile IDE
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and lags
- 🔋 High resource usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 👎 Lacks features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Unreliable file management and saving
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and frameworks

**Requested features**

- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve code editor functionality
- Provide more tutorials and learning resources
- Enhance collaboration and team features
- Add offline/local development capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kodex free?

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

### Is Replit free?

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

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

Replit is rated higher. Kodex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Replit averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Kodex or Replit have ads?

Neither Kodex nor Replit shows ads.

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

Kodex ships an update monthly, and Replit fortnightly. Most recently, Kodex was updated on October 1, 2026 and Replit on October 2, 2026.

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

Kodex currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Replit at #1. 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.*