# Linked List vs Runestone Text Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linked List at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. Linked List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Runestone Text Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Linked List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Linked List ships an update fortnightly, Runestone Text Editor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linked List | Runestone Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-list/id1522236657/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William McGinty](https://appshunter.io/developer/818886927) | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) |

## What reviewers say

### Linked List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linked-list/id1522236657)

This app helps developers inspect and manage Apple App Site Association files for domains. It provides a clear view of linked apps, universal linking rules, and supports features like handoff and app clips. You can also create and test custom links, and the app validates your AASA file for potential issues.

**Highlights:** View AASA file contents in a digestible format, Identify linked apps and universal linking rules, Call outs for handoff, app clip, and shared web credentials, Build and maintain custom test links, Import test links from pasteboard, Validate AASA files on import and continuously, Create and modify AASA files within the app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Developer Tools, #45 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 Linked List free?

Linked List 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, Linked List or Runestone Text Editor?

Linked List is rated higher. Linked List averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Linked List or Runestone Text Editor have ads?

Neither Linked List nor Runestone Text Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linked List or Runestone Text Editor?

Linked List ships an update fortnightly, and Runestone Text Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Linked List was updated on October 21, 2026 and Runestone Text Editor on October 21, 2026.

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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.*