# Runestone Text Editor vs Rev for Vercel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runestone Text Editor at 76% against Rev for Vercel's 45%. Runestone Text Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2K vs 89). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runestone Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rev for Vercel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Runestone Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 45% of Rev for Vercel's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | Rev for Vercel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews)** | [4.4 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rev-for-vercel/id6740740427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 | **#37** |
| Size | 64 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [FarFetched](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737990864) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Developer Tools, #44 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


### Rev for Vercel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rev-for-vercel/id6740740427)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Developer Tools, #131 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Vercel projects and deployments on the go. Monitor project activity, control deployments, manage domains, and view logs in real-time. Ideal for indie hackers and developers who need constant access to their Vercel instances.

**Highlights:** Project overview and browsing, Deployment actions (re-deploy, promote, rollback), Domain management (add, remove, view status), Real-time build and function logs, Observability and firewall monitoring, Environment variable management

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rev Ultimate Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Rev Ultimate Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Rev Ultimate Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $12.00 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rev Ultimate Lifetime | $24.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runestone Text Editor free?

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

### Is Rev for Vercel free?

Rev for Vercel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runestone Text Editor or Rev for Vercel?

Runestone Text Editor is rated higher. Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Rev for Vercel averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.

### Do Runestone Text Editor or Rev for Vercel have ads?

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Rev for Vercel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runestone Text Editor or Rev for Vercel?

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rev for Vercel every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runestone Text Editor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Rev for Vercel on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Runestone Text Editor or Rev for Vercel?

Runestone Text Editor currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Rev for Vercel at #37. 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.*