Comparison

Kodex vs DgoodgVPN

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

DgoodgVPN

Features
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DgoodgVPN — Secure. Fast. Private. DgoodgVPN is a premium personal privacy and connectivity tool built for people who value speed and security online. Whether you are working remotely, studying abroad, traveling for business, or staying connected on public Wi-Fi, DgoodgVPN keeps your data encrypted and your connection stable. ■ Why DgoodgVPN • Military-grade encryption — AES-256 + ChaCha20-Poly1305 dual-layer encryption protects every byte in transit. Your data stays private from end to end. • Global server network — Premium nodes across Japan, Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Germany, South Korea and more. Intelligent selection picks the fastest route automatically. • Public Wi-Fi protection — Automatically secures your traffic on hotel, airport, café and conference Wi-Fi so passwords, payments and personal data stay safe. • Smart routing & auto-failover — When a node degrades, DgoodgVPN switches to the next-best route in seconds, keeping calls, meetings and file sync uninterrupted. • Strict no-activity-logs policy — We do not record your browsing history, DNS queries or destination IPs. We only keep the minimum technical data required to operate the service. • Built for everyday work — Stable performance for video conferencing, cloud collaboration, email, remote desktop and developer tools. • Universal app — One subscription unlocks DgoodgVPN on iPhone, iPad and Mac. ■ Plans & Subscriptions DgoodgVPN offers monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions, plus a one-time dedicated-IP add-on. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. ■ Privacy & Compliance DgoodgVPN is intended for lawful personal use only — protecting your personal data, securing public Wi-Fi connections and providing reliable global connectivity for business, study and travel. Users are responsible for complying with the laws and regulations of their own jurisdiction. Privacy Policy: https://dgoodgo.com/privacy ■ Support Email: support@taleonmi.resend.app Website: https://dgoodgo.com We read every message and reply within one business day.

Screenshots

Kodex4 screens
DgoodgVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DgoodgVPN at every 9 days against Kodex's monthly. Kodex's advantage is chart position (#80 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 DgoodgVPN sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodex ships an update monthly, DgoodgVPN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kodex versus DgoodgVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodexDgoodgVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (208 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings208 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBruno Philipe Resende SilvaDgoodGo VPN

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

DgoodgVPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kodex

One-time1
  • Tip$4.99
5 purchases

DgoodgVPN

One-time5
  • MonthlyVIP$4.99
  • QuarterlyVIP$9.99
  • CustomFixedIP$24.00
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  • AnnualVIP$35.00
  • 3YearVIP$85.00

Questions

Is Kodex free?
Kodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DgoodgVPN free?
DgoodgVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kodex or DgoodgVPN have ads?
Neither Kodex nor DgoodgVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kodex or DgoodgVPN?
Kodex ships an update monthly, and DgoodgVPN every 9 days. Most recently, Kodex was updated on October 29, 2026 and DgoodgVPN on October 25, 2026.

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