Comparison

Kodex vs StreamPad

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

StreamPad

Features
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Stream Pad turns your phone into a customizable macro pad for your Mac or Windows computer - no cloud, no account, no internet required. Install the free Stream Pad Companion app on your computer, connect your phone over the same Wi-Fi network, and trigger keyboard shortcuts, media controls, and app actions with a single tap. FEATURES - Fully customizable grid of buttons, icons, and colors, edited from the Companion dashboard on your computer - Multiple pages for organizing different sets of shortcuts - Instant Wi-Fi pairing via QR code - no typing IP addresses - Media controls (play/pause, volume) and custom keyboard shortcuts - Works entirely on your local network - everything stays between your phone and your computer Stream Pad is self-hosted: your macros, layouts, and button presses never leave your home network.

Screenshots

Kodex4 screens
StreamPad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StreamPad at none against Kodex's 1. Kodex's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. StreamPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kodex versus StreamPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodexStreamPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (207 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno Philipe Resende SilvaDuc Tran Dinh

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

StreamPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kodex

One-time1
  • Tip$4.99
None

StreamPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kodex free?
Kodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamPad free?
StreamPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kodex or StreamPad have ads?
Neither Kodex nor StreamPad shows ads.

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