# Runestone Text Editor vs SQL Guide

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQL Guide at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. SQL Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Runestone Text Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runestone Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SQL Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

SQL Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runestone Text Editor has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | SQL Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-guide/id6756755155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #45 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


### SQL Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sql-guide/id6756755155)

Learn SQL step-by-step with short chapters, interactive quizzes, and a practical reference library. Designed for beginners and those refreshing their skills, it covers core concepts and query patterns with clear explanations and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Short, focused chapters, Interactive quizzes with explanations, Practical SQL reference library, Bookmark and progress tracking, Structured curriculum from basics, No account or login required

**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 SQL Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runestone Text Editor or SQL Guide?

SQL Guide is rated higher. Runestone Text Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while SQL Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Runestone Text Editor or SQL Guide have ads?

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor SQL Guide shows ads.

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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.*