# Runestone Text Editor vs Toolhub

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Toolhub at none against Runestone Text Editor's 1. Toolhub also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Runestone Text Editor's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Toolhub 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 | Toolhub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/toolhub/id6781918417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% 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 | **#29** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Erdos Miller, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450297005) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #47 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


### Toolhub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolhub/id6781918417)

This app provides a suite of MWD field instruments for directional drilling and MWD crews. It uses your device's magnetometer to detect signals, measure magnetic field strength, and log sensor data in real time, eliminating the need for extra hardware.

**Highlights:** MagLink Detector for real-time signal sync pulses, MagField for live magnetic-field strength measurement, Magnetometer Logger for raw sensor data capture, No extra hardware required, uses device's magnetometer, Real-time visual and audio feedback, Screen stays awake during use

**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 Toolhub free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Toolhub 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.*