Comparison

Kodex vs Supanator

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

Supanator

Manage and monitor your Supabase projects with this native client. Browse databases, run SQL queries, manage storage, and receive real-time alerts for project health and activity. Supports self-hosted instances and offers AI assistance for SQL and schema design.

Highlights
  • Database browsing and editing
  • SQL editor and query builder
  • Real-time project monitoring
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Storage management
  • AI-assisted SQL and schema design
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Supanator is a native Supabase client for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Browse tables, run SQL on your PostgreSQL database, monitor every project and get a push notification the moment something goes down. DATABASE MANAGEMENT Browse schemas, tables and columns. View, add, edit and delete rows with an editor that understands data types and constraints. Explore table relationships in an interactive diagram and manage Row Level Security policies to keep your data secure. SQL EDITOR & QUERY BUILDER Run SQL directly against your database, from simple reads to complex updates. Save snippets, export results to CSV and get a warning before destructive operations. Prefer a visual approach? Use the built-in query builder instead of writing raw SQL. AGENTIC AI Get help writing SQL, designing schemas and creating RLS policies. The AI assistant understands your project structure and gives suggestions based on your actual database. REALTIME & MONITORING Watch live inserts, updates and deletes from your tables in real time. Track project health, database activity, API usage, CPU, memory, connections and logs. Review security and performance advisors. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get an alert when your project goes down, recovers or reports an unhealthy status. Choose which categories notify you: project health, database, auth, edge functions and storage. Monitoring runs on our servers, so alerts arrive even when the app is closed. STORAGE MANAGEMENT Browse buckets and folders, upload files from Files or Photos, preview images, PDFs and videos, and manage bucket permissions. AUTH & SECURITY Monitor users, manage identity settings and configure OAuth providers. View roles and privileges, and sign in with OAuth or a management token. Credentials are stored in the Keychain, with optional Face ID or Touch ID protection. SELF-HOSTED SUPPORT Connect to self-hosted Supabase alongside Supabase Cloud or instead of it. Works with the official Docker setup, Kubernetes, the Supabase CLI and custom Postgres. Advanced settings cover reverse proxies, self-signed certificates and basic auth. Your data stays where it is. EDGE FUNCTIONS, APIS & MORE Manage edge functions, secrets and environment variables. Browse triggers and database functions, read generated REST API docs with cURL and Swift examples, manage API keys and access backups with point-in-time recovery. APPLE WATCH Follow requests, auth, storage, database size and edge function invocations from your wrist. Browse tables and switch accounts, with offline caching. BUILT FOR IPHONE, IPHONE DUO, IPAD AND APPLE WATCH Adaptive layouts use the full inner display on iPhone Duo and the big screen on iPad. Add Home Screen widgets, customize dashboards and switch between projects and accounts in a tap. FREE FEATURES • Browse database tables, storage and edge functions • SQL editor • API keys • Analytics and project health • Project advisors and SSL enforcement • Widgets SUPANATOR PRO • Multiple accounts (up to 5) • Create tables, add, edit and delete rows • SQL snippets, logs and advanced analytics • AI assistant and SQL generator • Query builder • Create and invite auth users • Create storage buckets and upload files • Management API access • Realtime monitoring • Auth users and RLS policy management Supanator is an unofficial client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Supabase Inc. An existing Supabase account or self-hosted environment is required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://supanator.com/privacy.txt Production Agreement: https://supanator.com/production-agreement.txt

Screenshots

Kodex4 screens
Supanator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Supanator at 4.8 against Kodex's 4.2. Supanator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Kodex's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 38%) and ratings volume (209 vs 24). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Supanator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supanator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodex has 209 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 38% of Supanator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodex ships an update monthly, Supanator every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Kodex versus Supanator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodexSupanator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (209 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings209 — better24
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#86#47 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno Philipe Resende SilvaLayton Labs AB

Customer experience

Kodex

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

Supanator

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

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

Supanator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kodex

One-time1
  • Tip$4.99
3 purchases

Supanator

Subscriptions3
  • Supanator Pro (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Supanator Pro (6 months)$19.996 Months
  • Supanator Pro (12 months)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Kodex free?
Kodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Supanator free?
Supanator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kodex or Supanator?
Supanator is rated higher. Kodex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while Supanator averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Kodex or Supanator have ads?
Neither Kodex nor Supanator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodex or Supanator?
Kodex ships an update monthly, and Supanator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kodex was updated on November 8, 2026 and Supanator on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Kodex or Supanator?
Kodex currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Supanator at #47. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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