# Koder Code Editor vs Text Editor

The clearest difference is price: Koder Code Editor at Free against Text Editor's $1.99. Koder Code Editor also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 40%) and ratings volume (12K vs 129). Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Koder Code Editor is free to download; Text Editor costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Koder Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koder Code Editor has 12K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Koder Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 40% of Text Editor's.

Koder Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koder Code Editor | Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koder-code-editor/id1447489375/reviews)** | [4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-document-editor/id1565641091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #81 |
| Size | 35 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reny Mustika](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447484425) | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) |

## 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


### Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-document-editor/id1565641091)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Edit texts, documents, and word files on your iOS device with a powerful and easy-to-use editor. Search and replace words, customize themes, and back up your files to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Edit texts and documents, Search and replace words, Customize themes (dark/light mode), Cloud backup for files, Font customization, Auto-correction

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koder Code Editor free?

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

### Is Text Editor free?

Text Editor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Koder Code Editor is rated higher. Koder Code Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Text Editor averages 4.4 from 129 ratings.

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

Neither Koder Code Editor nor Text Editor shows ads.

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

Koder Code Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Koder Code Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Text Editor on September 21, 2026.

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

Koder Code Editor currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Text Editor at #81. 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.*