Comparison

Face Mesh vs Koder Code Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Face Mesh

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

Highlights
  • Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh
  • Tap to select/deselect individual vertices
  • Select face outline and eyes
  • Export index arrays
  • Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures
Features
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Face Mesh app is for iOS developers who need to visually learn the vertex indices for the ARFaceGeometry face mesh provided by Apple Developer. These vertex indices are very important for working in ARKit and especially for developing FaceTracking apps. You will be able to see the actual location of each vertex in the 3D face mesh grid. Each vertex is labeled with its index as it exists in ARFaceGeometry.vertices() • Tap on individual vertices to select/deselect. • Use All, None & Invert options to easily build complex selections. • Easily select face geometry outline and individual eyes. • Export your selections as an array of indices with one tap. How to move around the face mesh? - Pinch to zoom in/out - Pan with one finger to rotate - Pan with two fingers to move - Rotate with two fingers to rotate on the z-axis

About

Koder Code Editor

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages
  • Remote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV)
  • Built-in SSH client
  • Tabbed editing
  • Code autocomplete
  • Snippet manager
  • Editor themes
Features
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"Koder for iPad: Nerds Rejoice! You Can Code on Your iPad" -- GIZMODO / App of the day -- "Koder’s simple yet efficient interface is designed for touch editing. At just $5.99, you get an editor with a well-designed interface at a great price. If you want to code with your trusty iPad, then Koder is for you." -- AppAdvice -- "An accomplished code editor for many programming languages" -- 148Apps -- "Editing code on your iPad should never be that difficult again" --KillerStartups-- "The developers at iCodeLabs have done a great job optimizing the iPad’s real estate for code editing" --theiphoneappreview-- "The app for instant project creation and code editing, perfect for developers and programmers on the go." --tipsfortablets-- -- Koder was listed on the App Store as a 'Staff Favorites' in 82 countries -- Koder is a code editor for iPad and iPhone. It does have many features including syntax highlighting, snippet manager, tabbed editing, find and replace code, editor theme, remote and local files connections, and many more. With Koder you can code anytime and anywhere, no matter if you're at your desk or while on the go Features: - Syntax Highlighting ( Supports more than 80 languages : actionscript, actionscript3, active4d, ada, ampl, apache, applescript, asm-mips, asm-x86, asp-js, asp-vb, aspdotnet-cs, aspdotnet-vb, awk, batch, c, cobol, coffeescript, coldfusion, cpp, csharp, csound, css, d, dylan, eiffel, erl, eztpl, elixir, fortran, freefem, gedcom, gnuassembler, haskell, header, html, idl, java, javafx, javascript, jsp, latex, less, lilypond, lisp, logtalk, lsl, lua, markdown, matlab, mel, metapost, metaslang, mysql, nemerle, none, nrnhoc, objectivec, objectivecaml, ox, pascal, pdf, perl, php, plist, postscript, powershell, prolog, python, r, rhtml, ruby, sass, scala, sgml, shell, sml, sql, standard, stata, supercollider, tcltk, torquescript, udo, vb, verilog, vhdl, xml ) - Code Autocomplete - Code Function list - Access and Manage your Dropbox, (S)FTP, webdav and local files easily - Built In Terminal (SSH Client) - Tabbed editing - Extra Keyboard with Custom Key (Snippet) - Document Picker Support to open/import/export other app files from/to Koder - Find and replace code - Previewer Browser with View Source function - Editor theme with Custom Theme Editor - Extra Key / Additional Keys on Virtual Keyboard with open+close brackets keys - Screen-Lock, Manual and Auto Lock - Extracting Zip File on Local project - Sophisticated File Browser - iOS "Open In" support, from Koder to other app - vice versa - Change file/folder permission (CHMOD) on FTP/SFTP projects - Folder Synchronization between Local Project and FTP Project - Uploading files from desktop from browser or iTunes sharing - Expandable editing space - Bluetooth Keyboard Support - and many more … - Support multitasking for iPad - Support editing files from Working Copy using drag and drop NEWEST - Support Dark Theme - Compatibility with iOS 13 BUG REPORT/ PROBLEMS/ IDEAS : If you have any problems when using Koder, or you have ideas for Koder improvement, please mention us or message us directly at twiter @koderapp

Screenshots

Face Mesh3 screens
Koder Code Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Koder Code Editor at Free against Face Mesh's $19.99. Koder Code Editor also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (72% vs 33%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Koder Code Editor is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Koder Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koder Code Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Face Mesh's written reviews are positive against 72% of Koder Code Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Face Mesh versus Koder Code Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace MeshKoder Code Editor
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (16 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews71.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1612K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#170#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech PositiveReny Mustika

Customer experience

Face Mesh

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Koder Code Editor

All ratings11,603 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,165 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative17.8%

Bugs and requests

Face Mesh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Koder Code Editor

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Inability to rename or delete files
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Sync issues with cloud storage providers
  • Performance degradation on larger files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved Git integration
  • Terminal/console functionality
  • Support for more programming languages
  • Ability to disable line wrapping

In-app purchases

None

Face Mesh

No in-app purchases

None

Koder Code Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Face Mesh free?
Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Koder Code Editor free?
Koder Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Face Mesh or Koder Code Editor?
Koder Code Editor is rated higher. Face Mesh averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Koder Code Editor averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Face Mesh or Koder Code Editor have ads?
Neither Face Mesh nor Koder Code Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Mesh or Koder Code Editor?
Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, and Koder Code Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Face Mesh was updated on September 9, 2026 and Koder Code Editor on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Face Mesh or Koder Code Editor?
Face Mesh currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Koder Code Editor at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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