# Visual File Editor vs DashTabs

Visual File Editor and DashTabs both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Visual File Editor's written reviews are positive against 33% of DashTabs's. Visual File Editor also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). DashTabs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual File Editor is free to download; DashTabs costs $1.99 up front. Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DashTabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Visual File Editor against 4.4 for DashTabs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 36 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Visual File Editor's written reviews are positive against 33% of DashTabs's.

Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, DashTabs every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual File Editor | DashTabs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashtabs-firebase-admob/id1586466815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tevon Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427833594) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual File Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097)

Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Source code editing, PDF viewing and editing, Advanced search by name, type, date, Import/export via Share Sheet, Create new files, iPadOS optimization, Keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### DashTabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashtabs-firebase-admob/id1586466815)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access multiple developer consoles like Firebase, AdMob, and App Store Connect from your iPhone. Monitor analytics, monetization, and manage app builds with a mobile-friendly interface and customizable zoom.

**Highlights:** Access Firebase, AdMob, RevenueCat, App Store Connect, Monitor app analytics and monetization, Manage app builds and metadata, Mobile-friendly interface with zoom customization, Auto-refresh tabs at configurable intervals, Multiple profile support for logins

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual File Editor free?

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

### Is DashTabs free?

DashTabs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual File Editor or DashTabs?

Visual File Editor is rated higher. Visual File Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while DashTabs averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Visual File Editor or DashTabs have ads?

Visual File Editor shows ads; DashTabs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Visual File Editor or DashTabs?

Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, and DashTabs every 10 days. Most recently, Visual File Editor was updated on October 8, 2026 and DashTabs on October 7, 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.*