Comparison

Text Editor vs JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor

Edit text files directly on your device or sync with cloud storage. Supports various file types and offers rich text editing with multiple tab support. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like dark mode.

Highlights
  • Browse and edit text files
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Box)
  • Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS
  • Rich Text editing
  • Multiple file tabs
  • File sharing
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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This is a simple yet powerful text editor that let you browse and edit any kind of text on your device and on the cloud (including iCloud, Google Drive, Box and more). FEATURES: ————— ◆ Browse and edit all kinds of text on your device and on the cloud ◆ Support TXT, RTF or any file that can be read as text like HTML, CSS, JS ◆ View text in any font and style ◆ Rich Text editing ◆ Edit multiple files in separate tabs ◆ Share your files anywhere ◆ Dark Mode support Text Editor+: • You can subscribe to unlock dark mode and unlimited usage. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/

About

JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

This powerful mobile IDE allows you to write, run, and debug JavaScript and TypeScript code offline. It features a built-in compiler, console, and web view for building web apps, along with an AI assistant for code analysis and refactoring.

Highlights
  • Offline JavaScript and TypeScript execution
  • Built-in compiler and DOM WebView
  • Node.js runtime for multiple JS files
  • AI Assistant for code analysis and refactoring
  • Integrated debugger and console
  • MDN and official TypeScript handbook tutorials
Features
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Run JavaScript and TypeScript on Node.js anywhere—100% Offline. The most powerful mobile IDE for JS and TS.  Features a built-in compiler, console, and DOM WebView. No server, no internet, no limits. Whether you are a professional developer, a student, or a hobbyist, JavaScript CodePad will help you practice and improve your coding skills anytime, anywhere. Built in tsc compiler transpiles your TypeScript code to JavaScript offline. Use the WebView mode to access the built-in Web Browser Window and DOM interface. Combine HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and learn building Web apps. Organise your code into modules and run multiple JS files using Node.js as a runtime (Internet connection required). You can run, execute, and evaluate JS code and programs from this app. Install npm packages. Debug your code with built in debugger. Lightweight app with full JavaScript syntax highlighting, code completion and editor actions like undo, redo, comment lines, and indent selection to enhance your developer productivity. Enhanced productivity with live JS and TS code analysis as you type. Catch errors before you run the code. Built-in AI Assistant, whenever you get an error in your code, AI can suggest how to resolve it. AI Assistant can also refactor your code, clean it up, check it for bugs, write comments and documentation strings or just explain it. Blazing fast, all single script and Web View code is ran directly on the embedded node.js runtime or built in Web browser. Enhance your programming and JavaScript skills by solving built-in coding problems. Learn JavaScript with the MDN tutorial. Become a JavaScript coding master. Learn TypeScript with the official TypeScript handbook. Test your JavaScript and TypeScript knowledge, the app will tell you if you are writing valid JavaScript. With JavaScript CodePad, you can: - Write and execute JavaScript code with syntax highlighting and auto-indentation. - Run and compile TypeScript code and scripts - Test and debug your code with the built-in console and error messages. - Share and load your code snippets for later use - Customised keyboard with special keys and shortcuts for JavaScript and TypeScript - Code completion - Code formatting - Code linting - Solve built-in coding challenges - Access JavaScript and TypeScript tutorial and library reference from the app - Learn new concepts and techniques - Write HTML, CSS and JS code and run it in a built-in WebView - Run multiple JS files Download it today and unleash your creativity with the most popular programming language in the world. Note that certain features like Code completion, npm packages, WebView mode and project mode require paid Developer upgrade.

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Text Editor at none against JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE's shown. Text Editor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 104). JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Text Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Text Editor against 4.3 for JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editor has 4.4K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 41% of JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor ships an update daily, JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Text Editor versus JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorJavaScript Coding Editor & IDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better4.3 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.4K — better104
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLCCloudbit d.o.o.

Customer experience

Text Editor

All ratings4,383 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative69.4%

JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

All ratings104 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative51.9%

Bugs and requests

Text Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dark mode not working properly
  • Deletes unsaved work
  • Crashes the Files app

Requested features

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

JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
8 purchases

JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

Subscriptions4
  • Developer Upgrade Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Developer Upgrade Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Developer Upgrade Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Developer Yearly Upgrade1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Developer Upgrade Offer$9.99
  • Developer Upgrade$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Developer Lite$39.99

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE free?
JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Editor or JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE?
Text Editor is rated higher. Text Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE averages 4.3 from 104 ratings.
Do Text Editor or JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE have ads?
JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE shows ads; Text Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE?
Text Editor ships an update daily, and JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE on November 3, 2026.

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