Kodex vs GDevelop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multi-caret editing
- Regex search and replace
- Minimap for navigation
- Syntax highlighting (150+ languages)
- External keyboard support
- Files app integration
- Customizable themes and fonts
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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.
GDevelop
Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.
- Unlimited indie game access
- Create 2D/3D games
- No-code development
- AI-assisted game building
- Game templates and assets
- Publish and share games
- Leaderboards and multiplayer
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Play a growing world of quirky, joyful indie games. Discover, play and support games made by independent creators from around the world... and create your own! Play and help shape the next indie gem: - Unlimited indie games instantly in-app, no install needed - Sharing feedback with creators - Explore new games every week, from around the world Every game in the app was built with GDevelop: the no-code and AI powered, open-source game engine used by thousands of creators, artists, and independent developers. Start exploring. Play something small. Or weird. Or wonderful. Create your own games. Or play any game you're dreaming of! It's fast, easy, and no technical knowledge is required to get started. Try it, or get a GDevelop subscription to unlock every feature! - Explore dozens of game templates or start from scratch. - Use AI to help you build your game step by step. - Use your own characters, or choose from a library of pre-made objects such as characters, animations, sounds, and music. - Quickly add pre-made logic to your game objects with GDevelop's Behaviors. - Write game logic with GDevelop's innovative event system based on "if / then" actions and conditions. - Publish your game in a few seconds and share it with your friends, colleagues, or customers. - Allow players to submit their scores with ready-to-use leaderboards or make online multiplayer games. Dozens of thousands of games are made every month with GDevelop. Unleash your creativity, and create all kinds of games: platformers, shoot’em up, strategy, 8-bit, or hyper-casual games... the sky is the limit. GDevelop is a powerful game engine that will transform you into a game designer: - Add explosions and effects with particles. - Use visual effects ("shaders"). - Pathfinding and advanced movements (bounce, elliptic movement, screen wrap, projectiles...). - Advanced rendering engine that can handle pixel-art games, modern 2D games, 2.5D isometric games and 3D games. - Text objects for scores, dialogues, with optional typewriter effects. - Transitions and smooth movement for objects. - Leaderboards and Real-time Multiplayer. - Platformer engine. - Realistic 2D and 3D physics engine. - Sound effects and music handling. - Ready-to-use objects for your game interface: text input, buttons, joysticks, progress bars... - Complete documentation available for each feature. - Dozens of extensions that give new behaviors, new actions, and new conditions: checkpoints, object shaking, 3D flip effects... GDevelop makes game development easy, even for those with no prior experience. Download the app and join a community of 400k+ monthly creators: gamers, hobbyists, teachers, and professionals. GDevelop's unique design makes game creation fast and fun! Our Terms & Conditions: https://gdevelop.io/page/terms-and-conditions Our Privacy Policy: https://gdevelop.io/page/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Kodex at none against GDevelop's shown. Kodex also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). GDevelop's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 207). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 4.3 for GDevelop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.3K 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 49% of GDevelop's.
Kodex ships an update monthly, GDevelop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kodex | GDevelop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (207 ratings) | 4.3 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews — better | 49.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 207 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #90 | #44 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 376 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Bruno Philipe Resende Silva | GDEVELOP FRANCE |
Customer experience
Kodex
GDevelop
User reviews
Kodex
From 207 App Store ratingsWhat 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
GDevelop
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful game engine
- 🤑 Can make great games
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🤖 Impressive no-code features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤯 Confusing and complex
- 🤖 Mobile version not as capable as PC
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
GDevelop
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when changing sprites
- Keyboard issues on mobile
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- Importing assets causes issues
Requested features
5 requests- Sprite editor
- More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
- Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
- Reduce subscription limits
- Add daily rewards or free currency
In-app purchases
Kodex
- Tip$4.99
GDevelop
- GDevelop Silver3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- GDevelop Gold3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- GDevelop Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Month
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- GDevelop Silver - 1 year$49.991 Year
- GDevelop Gold - 1 year3 Days trial$95.991 Year
- GDevelop Pro - 1 year3 Days trial$399.991 Year
- Sci-Fi Space Village$3.99
- Sci-Fi Space Characters$3.99
- Sci-Fi Space Animals$3.99
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- Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3$4.99
- Pixel Dark Fantasy$5.99
- Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2$5.99
- 500 Credits$5.99
- 1000 Credits$9.99
- Platformer Bundle$14.99
- GDevelop Mega Bundle$17.99
- 2000 Credits$18.99
- From Zero to Creator$24.99
- From Zero to Creator$34.99
- 5000 Credits$44.99
- 10000 Credits$89.99








