# Text Editor. vs Code Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Text Editor. at 4.4 against Code Editor's 3.2. Text Editor. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Editor. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Code Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Editor. holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editor. has 4.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Text Editor.'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Code Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text Editor. ships an update daily, Code Editor every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editor. | Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor/id1483790257/reviews)** | [3.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-compiler-and-ide/id1581290510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #80 |
| Size | 13 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) | [Rhythm Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581290512) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Editor.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor/id1483790257)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #67 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Browse and edit cloud files, Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS, Rich text editing, Custom font and style viewing, Dark Mode support, File sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Editor+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Editor+ | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for direct editing
- 👍 Wonderful for writing
- 👍 Smooth and modern
- 👍 Reads and edits well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locks access to files
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🐛 Crashes when opening files
- 🐛 Inconsistent file saving

**Reported bugs**

- Dark mode not working properly
- Deletes unsaved work
- Crashes the Files app

**Requested features**

- Horizontal text scrolling
- Free version with no limitations
- One-time purchase option


### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-compiler-and-ide/id1581290510)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a powerful mobile code editor and compiler designed for programmers. It offers syntax highlighting for numerous languages, code assistance, and the ability to compile and run code directly on your device. Access files from cloud storage and version control systems, with customizable themes and extensive editing features.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 110+ languages, Online compiler for 30+ languages, Code assist and auto-completion, Multi-tab navigation, Unlimited undo/redo, Cloud file access (FTP, WebDAV, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive), GitHub/GitLab integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Forever) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for coding on the go
- 👍 Supports many languages
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for learning and quick edits
- 👍 Minimal ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Unskippable, full-screen ads
- 😠 Ads after every file operation
- 😠 Ads interrupt workflow
- 😠 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 😠 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Uninterruptible ads
- Cannot create new files
- Cannot copy files
- Sidebar cannot be reopened after closing
- Cannot save files

**Requested features**

- SFTP protocol connection
- Add a run button
- Error indicator during typing
- Custom keyboard with coding symbols
- Ability to edit visual styles/syntax coloring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Editor. free?

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

### Is Code Editor free?

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

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

Text Editor. is rated higher. Text Editor. averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Code Editor averages 3.2 from 43 ratings.

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

Code Editor shows ads; Text Editor. does not.

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

Text Editor. ships an update daily, and Code Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Text Editor. was updated on September 28, 2026 and Code Editor on September 28, 2026.

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

Text Editor. currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Code Editor at #80. 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.*