# Runestone Text Editor vs Nerd Fonts Installer

The clearest difference is price: Runestone Text Editor at Free against Nerd Fonts Installer's $1.99. Runestone Text Editor also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 1) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). Nerd Fonts Installer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Runestone Text Editor is free to download; Nerd Fonts Installer costs $1.99 up front. Runestone Text Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nerd Fonts Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nerd Fonts Installer 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. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Runestone Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nerd Fonts Installer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runestone Text Editor | Nerd Fonts Installer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runestone-text-editor/id1548193893/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-fonts-installer/id6802293145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Graham Colehour](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802293147) |

## What reviewers say

### Runestone Text Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Developer Tools, #44 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


### Nerd Fonts Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-fonts-installer/id6802293145)

Easily install and manage a comprehensive collection of 18 Nerd Font families and 118 bundled faces directly on your device. Browse, preview, and install fonts system-wide for use in compatible applications. Inspect detailed font information, including Unicode characters and licensing.

**Highlights:** Install 18 Nerd Font families, Preview fonts with editable text, Install fonts system-wide, Browse Unicode characters and glyphs, Inspect font details and licenses, Remove installed fonts

**Features:** 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 Nerd Fonts Installer free?

Nerd Fonts Installer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Runestone Text Editor or Nerd Fonts Installer?

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

### Do Runestone Text Editor or Nerd Fonts Installer have ads?

Neither Runestone Text Editor nor Nerd Fonts Installer 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.*