Visual File Editor vs Code Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual File Editor
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.
- 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
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Effortlessly edit files using either App Processing or Regular Expressions to suit your needs. Take advantage of Advanced Search to find files by name, type, added date, or modified date. View and edit source code in a variety of file types with ease. Open and explore PDF content directly within the app. Search within documents to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. Import files easily using the Visual File Editor or the Share Sheet from iOS or iPadOS, even from external locations. Create new files and start editing right away within the app. Share your modified files directly to external locations with just a few taps. Optimized for iPadOS, with full support for Smart/Magic Keyboard and fast keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity.
Code Block
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Convert your code to an image and share it easily. If you write code in a code block, it changes to a neat code image. [function] - Language automatic detection - Code highlighting - Image conversion function - Share function
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Block at none against Visual File Editor's 1. Visual File Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Block asks for nothing beyond the download.
Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, Code Block every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual File Editor | Code Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tevon Wallace | CREATIVE JOO Inc. |
In-app purchases
Visual File Editor
- Remove Ads$1.99
Code Block
No in-app purchases
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