# Runestone Text Editor vs Dashify for Netlify.com

Runestone Text Editor and Dashify for Netlify.com both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Runestone Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dashify for Netlify.com's. Runestone Text Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 11) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 Dashify for Netlify.com sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Runestone Text Editor against 4.7 for Dashify for Netlify.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2.1K ratings behind it against 11, 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 50% of Dashify for Netlify.com's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | Dashify for Netlify.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashify-for-netlifycom/id6742102359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #35 | #35 |
| Size | 64 MB | 76 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:** #35 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


### Dashify for Netlify.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashify-for-netlifycom/id6742102359)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Developer Tools, #105 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Netlify sites, deployments, forms, logs, and domains on the go. Get real-time build and function logs, view deployment previews, and access site summaries from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Site management, Deployment monitoring, Form submission viewing, Real-time log access, Domain management, Open Source

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dashify Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Dashify PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Dashify Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Dashify Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Dashify Pro Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |
| Dashify Pro Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dashify Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dashify PRO | $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 Dashify for Netlify.com free?

Dashify for Netlify.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runestone Text Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com?

Runestone Text Editor is rated higher. Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Dashify for Netlify.com averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Runestone Text Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com have ads?

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Dashify for Netlify.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runestone Text Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com?

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dashify for Netlify.com every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runestone Text Editor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dashify for Netlify.com on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Runestone Text Editor or Dashify for Netlify.com?

Runestone Text Editor currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and Dashify for Netlify.com at #35. 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.*