# Runestone Text Editor vs Google Play Console

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Play Console at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. Runestone Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (76% vs 57%). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Runestone Text Editor against 4.7 for Google Play Console. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Runestone Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 57% of Google Play Console's.

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Google Play Console every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | Google Play Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews) | [4.7 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#29** |
| Size | 64 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Developer Tools, #43 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


### Google Play Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-console/id1606772645)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor key app metrics, manage orders, and issue refunds. Engage with users by viewing and replying to app reviews. Track app availability across various release tracks.

**Highlights:** Monitor app metrics, Manage app orders, Issue refunds, View and reply to reviews, Track release availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runestone Text Editor free?

Runestone Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Play Console free?

Google Play Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Runestone Text Editor or Google Play Console?

Runestone Text Editor and Google Play Console are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 154 ratings respectively.

### Do Runestone Text Editor or Google Play Console have ads?

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Google Play Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runestone Text Editor or Google Play Console?

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Google Play Console every 6 weeks. Most recently, Runestone Text Editor was updated on October 15, 2026 and Google Play Console on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Runestone Text Editor or Google Play Console?

Runestone Text Editor currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Google Play Console at #29. 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.*