# Spectre VPN vs Runestone Text Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Runestone Text Editor at 4.7 against Spectre VPN's 3.9. Runestone Text Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 251) and review sentiment (76% vs 68%). Spectre VPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Runestone Text Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2.1K ratings behind it against 251, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Spectre VPN's written reviews are positive against 76% of Runestone Text Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectre VPN | Runestone Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 251 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #101 | **#45** |
| Size | 136 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Passion Only](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508712997) | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectre VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides secure internet access using Shadowsocks and Trojan protocols. It offers strong encryption to protect your privacy from third parties and features an intuitive design for ease of use. It is available for free.

**Highlights:** Shadowsocks and Trojan protocol support, Strong encryption for privacy, Lightweight and efficient proxy, Intuitive and simple design, Free to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and efficient app
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy
- 💡 Lightweight and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video loading issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems after updates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and timeouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for more protocols (e.g., VMess, VLESS, SSTP)
- Server sorting by ping/latency
- Websocket connection support
- Manual server configuration
- Multiple server import from clipboard


### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #51 Top Free · 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 Spectre VPN free?

Spectre VPN 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, Spectre VPN or Runestone Text Editor?

Runestone Text Editor is rated higher. Spectre VPN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Spectre VPN or Runestone Text Editor have ads?

Neither Spectre VPN nor Runestone Text Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectre VPN or Runestone Text Editor?

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Runestone Text Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spectre VPN was updated on November 3, 2026 and Runestone Text Editor on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spectre VPN or Runestone Text Editor?

Spectre VPN currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Runestone Text Editor at #45. 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.*