# Runestone Text Editor vs Supanator

Runestone Text Editor and Supanator both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Runestone Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 33% of Supanator's. Runestone Text Editor also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 23) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). 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 Supanator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.8 for Supanator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2.1K ratings behind it against 23, 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 33% of Supanator'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 | Supanator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supanator-supabase-manager/id6748534773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 33.3% 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 | **#41** | #43 |
| Size | 64 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Layton Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815163651) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #53 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


### Supanator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supanator-supabase-manager/id6748534773)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #72 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage Supabase projects on the go with a native iOS client. Browse data, run SQL, monitor health, and manage storage, auth, and functions. Includes an AI assistant for SQL and schema design.

**Highlights:** Database browsing and editing, SQL editor and query builder, AI-powered SQL and schema assistance, Realtime monitoring and push notifications, Storage management, Auth and security monitoring, Edge function and API management

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supanator Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Supanator Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Supanator Pro (12 months) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runestone Text Editor free?

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

### Is Supanator free?

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

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

Supanator is rated higher. Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Supanator averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

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

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Supanator shows ads.

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

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

### Which is more popular, Runestone Text Editor or Supanator?

Runestone Text Editor currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Supanator at #43. 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.*