# Koder Code Editor vs Runestone Text Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koder Code Editor at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. Koder Code Editor also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Runestone Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runestone Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Koder Code Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Koder Code Editor against 4.7 for Runestone Text Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koder Code Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Koder Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 76% of Runestone Text Editor's.

Koder Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Runestone Text Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koder Code Editor | Runestone Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #41 |
| Size | 35 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reny Mustika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447484425) | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) |

## What reviewers say

### Koder Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for coding on the go
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 🚀 Supports multiple file formats
- 🚀 Seamless cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
- 🐛 File corruption and data loss
- 🐛 Unreliable SFTP/SSH connections
- 🐛 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Runestone Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Developer Tools, #48 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for many languages, Customizable themes and fonts, Advanced find and replace, Line numbers and cursor location, Code formatting with Prettier.js, Multiple windows on iPad

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent text editor
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 🎨 Customizable themes and appearance
- 🔒 Secure file storage and sync
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating files/folders
- 📝 Limited functionality without premium
- 🔌 Performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing files in cloud storage

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing files
- Difficulty pasting text
- Scroll position not saved
- Hangs on startup
- Trouble opening large files

**Requested features**

- Markdown preview
- Code folding
- Syntax highlighting for more languages
- Ability to run/execute code
- Multiple file/window support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koder Code Editor free?

Koder Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runestone Text Editor free?

Runestone Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Koder Code Editor or Runestone Text Editor?

Runestone Text Editor is rated higher. Koder Code Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Koder Code Editor or Runestone Text Editor have ads?

Neither Koder Code Editor nor Runestone Text Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Koder Code Editor or Runestone Text Editor?

Koder Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runestone Text Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Koder Code Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Runestone Text Editor on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Koder Code Editor or Runestone Text Editor?

Koder Code Editor currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Runestone Text Editor at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*