# Runestone Text Editor vs RenPyLinter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Runestone Text Editor at 2.1K against RenPyLinter's 6. Runestone Text Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runestone Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RenPyLinter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runestone Text Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, RenPyLinter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | RenPyLinter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renpylinter/id6470661647/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [武汉小强科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713950521) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #50 Top Free · 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


### RenPyLinter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renpylinter/id6470661647)

This tool allows users to read Ren'Py visual novels on their mobile devices. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to use, with all functions accessible from the homepage. The application is not officially affiliated with or supported by the Ren'Py project.

**Highlights:** Ren'Py visual novel reader, Lightweight application, Fast startup, Simple homepage interface, Mobile device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Translation Lite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Early Bird Rewards | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runestone Text Editor free?

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

### Is RenPyLinter free?

RenPyLinter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runestone Text Editor or RenPyLinter?

Runestone Text Editor is rated higher. Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while RenPyLinter averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Runestone Text Editor or RenPyLinter have ads?

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor RenPyLinter shows ads.

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

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and RenPyLinter fortnightly. Most recently, Runestone Text Editor was updated on October 27, 2026 and RenPyLinter on October 25, 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.*