Comparison

Visual File Editor vs In

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

In

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Inside the In-Time e-Solutions app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later

Screenshots

Visual File Editor4 screens
In3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: In at none against Visual File Editor's 1. In also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. In asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, In every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual File Editor versus In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual File EditorIn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTevon WallaceEmily Sudduth

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visual File Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

In

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual File Editor free?
Visual File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is In free?
In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual File Editor or In have ads?
Visual File Editor shows ads; In does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual File Editor or In?
Visual File Editor ships an update every 4 weeks, and In every 2 months. Most recently, Visual File Editor was updated on September 21, 2026 and In on May 16, 2026.

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