# Runestone Text Editor vs LocalDevVPN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalDevVPN at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. LocalDevVPN also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (91% vs 76%). Runestone Text Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 87). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runestone Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocalDevVPN 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 LocalDevVPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2K ratings behind it against 87, 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 91% of LocalDevVPN's.

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, LocalDevVPN every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | LocalDevVPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews) | [4.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localdevvpn/id6755608044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #46 | **#4** |
| Size | 64 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Coxson Engineering LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854876572) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Developer Tools, #50 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


### LocalDevVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localdevvpn/id6755608044)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Create and manage secure, isolated local network tunnels on iOS. Test and debug applications without sending traffic to external servers, offering precise control over your network environment.

**Highlights:** Local network tunneling, Custom network configuration, One-touch connection, Auto-connect option, Connection monitoring, Comprehensive logging

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

**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 LocalDevVPN free?

LocalDevVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Runestone Text Editor and LocalDevVPN are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 87 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor LocalDevVPN shows ads.

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

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and LocalDevVPN every 2 days. Most recently, Runestone Text Editor was updated on September 27, 2026 and LocalDevVPN on September 23, 2026.

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

Runestone Text Editor currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and LocalDevVPN at #4. 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.*