# Runestone Text Editor vs Preloop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Preloop at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. Preloop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Runestone Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Preloop 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.

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Preloop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | Preloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/preloop/id6757803021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Spacecode AI Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854261683) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Developer Tools, #48 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


### Preloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preloop/id6757803021)

This app acts as a human approval layer for AI agents, intercepting risky actions and routing them for your one-tap approval. It allows AI to handle routine tasks while you maintain control over critical decisions, ensuring compliance and an audit trail.

**Highlights:** Human approval for AI actions, Instant notifications with context, One-tap approve/decline, Audit trail for compliance, Risk-based policy enforcement, Works with Claude and Cursor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 Preloop free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Preloop shows ads.

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

Runestone Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Preloop every 3 months. Most recently, Runestone Text Editor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Preloop on September 25, 2026.

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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.*