Comparison

Code Editor vs O

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Code Editor

This app is a powerful mobile code editor and compiler designed for programmers. It offers syntax highlighting for numerous languages, code assistance, and the ability to compile and run code directly on your device. Access files from cloud storage and version control systems, with customizable themes and extensive editing features.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 110+ languages
  • Online compiler for 30+ languages
  • Code assist and auto-completion
  • Multi-tab navigation
  • Unlimited undo/redo
  • Cloud file access (FTP, WebDAV, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • GitHub/GitLab integration
Features
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Code editor is optimized text editor focused on coding. It contains necessary features including syntax highlight, code assist, auto-complete, compile and execute, etc. Features: - Syntax highlighting for over 110 languages (C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Markdown, PHP, Perl, Python, Lua, Dart, etc). - Include online compiler, can compile and run over 30 common languages (Python, PHP, Java, JS/NodeJS, C/C++, Rust, Pascal, Haskell, Ruby, etc). - Code assist, folding and auto-completion. - Easily navigate between multiple tabs. - Undo and redo changes without limit. - Search and replace with regular expressions. - Show or hide line numbers. - Highlight matching parentheses. - Automatic indent and outdent. - Displays invisible characters. - Open files from recently opened file collections. - Preview HTML and Markdown files. - Includes Emmet support for web development. - Access files from FTP and WebDAV. - Evaluate JavaScript code with built-in JavaScript console. - Integrate and easy access to GitHub and GitLab. - Access files from Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. - Dark and light themes and over 30 syntax highlighting styles. If you run into any issues or have any suggestions, please feel free to contact us: support@rhmsoft.com

About

O

Monitor your home remotely with real-time video surveillance. Access cloud storage, receive alarm notifications, and communicate via two-way audio. Capture photos and videos for convenient home management.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Cloud storage playback
  • Alarm push notifications
  • Two-way voice intercom
  • Photo and video capture
  • Simple operation and design
Features
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O-KAM Pro, feel home anytime, anywhere. A remote video surveillance software used with the camera can help you check the dynamics of your home at any time after adding the camera. With real-time video, cloud storage playback, alarm push, two-way voice intercom, as well as photo and video and other functions. APP has simple operation and simple design, which can help you manage and use it more conveniently.

Screenshots

Code Editor4 screens
O4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: O at 4.5 against Code Editor's 3.2. O also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 43) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Code Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and O sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

O holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: O has 8.6K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 63% of O's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, O every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Code Editor versus O: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode EditorO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings)4.5 (8.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews63.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings438.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#79#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB366 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRhythm SoftwareShenzhen VeePai IoT Intelligent Technology LLC

Customer experience

Code Editor

All ratings43 ratings
Positive48.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative34.9%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative32.7%

O

All ratings8,576 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews2,103 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative30.7%

User reviews

Code Editor

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for coding on the go
  • 👍 Supports many languages
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Good for learning and quick edits
  • 👍 Minimal ads (for some users)

Room to improve

  • 😠 Unskippable, full-screen ads
  • 😠 Ads after every file operation
  • 😠 Ads interrupt workflow
  • 😠 Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 😠 Paid version still has ads

O

From 8.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Great picture quality
  • 🚀 Excellent value
  • 🚀 Reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate app
  • 💸 Expensive subscription

Bugs and requests

Code Editor

Reported bugs

46 issues
  • Uninterruptible ads
  • Cannot create new files
  • Cannot copy files
  • Sidebar cannot be reopened after closing
  • Cannot save files
Show 41 more
  • Settings screen does not open
  • No option to open a file
  • App crashes frequently
  • File shown as empty, needs reopening
  • No magnifying preview when selecting text
  • Cannot use as target for 'open with...'
  • Cannot input user data
  • Cannot execute more than one file
  • Image not appearing in browser
  • Links not functioning
  • Typing cursor moves to the beginning of the file
  • Content reloads via iCloud Drive, losing data
  • HTML files not running in the included browser
  • C++ user input (cin >>) not working
  • Save button disabled
  • Cannot print files
  • Bug when project runs
  • Cannot save Typst files
  • Cannot save Webdav files
  • Cannot name files
  • C/C++ compilers don't allow argument changes
  • Editing .js files prevents saving/closing without discarding changes
  • App crashes on opening on iPad Pro
  • Error loading file content due to unsupported encoding
  • Chinese input causes misalignment
  • Landscape mode bug on iPhone
  • FTP folder display is blank
  • Code not running properly for complex operations
  • Extend Script not supported
  • Toolbar content overlaps and becomes unresponsive after switching apps
  • Python input not executing
  • File content deleted after saving
  • Error when loading file content
  • Landscape mode not working on iPhone
  • Cannot compile sum of user input numbers in C
  • Auto-completion not working well
  • App closes instantly when clicking live server link
  • Cannot compile C++ code with user input
  • Cannot save edits
  • Cannot save files on mobile
  • Broken number generator due to ASCII issues

Requested features

26 requests
  • SFTP protocol connection
  • Add a run button
  • Error indicator during typing
  • Custom keyboard with coding symbols
  • Ability to edit visual styles/syntax coloring
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  • Add tab closing functionality
  • Improve console window size
  • Support for trackpad/mouse scrolling
  • Add automatic save feature
  • Support opening files from other apps via share sheet
  • Add Bitbucket support
  • Add SFTP/SSH support
  • Add a terminal for installing external libraries
  • Support for mouse wheel scrolling
  • Allow multiple file execution at once
  • Add code recording/deletion function
  • Support system theme switching
  • Add telemetry toggle button
  • Improve Git integration (manage repos, branches, etc.)
  • Add i/o redirection for console programs
  • Support for specific libraries (e.g., pandas, Kivy)
  • Make execution button available
  • Support for mouse scroll on iPad
  • Open source the app
  • Add landscape mode support on iPhone
  • Add ability to create files from scratch

O

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inability to view recorded footage
  • Inconsistent camera performance after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Easier cloud storage management
  • Improved motion detection sensitivity
  • More customization options
  • Ability to disable microphone/speakers
  • Smoother app performance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Forever)$3.99
23 purchases

O

One-time23
  • monthly card-7(SA tryout)$0.99
  • monthly card-7(tryout)$0.99
  • monthly card-7(EU tryout)$0.99
Show 20 more
  • monthly card-7(JP tryout)$0.99
  • monthly card-7(AE tryout)$0.99
  • monthly card$1.99
  • monthly card2 variants$2.99
  • monthly card(JP)-7$2.99
  • monthly card- 7$3.99
  • monthly card- 30$4.99
  • monthly card2 variants$5.99
  • monthly card(JP)- 30$5.99
  • monthly card(SA)- 30$5.99
  • half year card$6.99
  • monthly card(AE)-30$7.99
  • yearly card$12.99
  • half year card$14.99
  • yearly card$24.99
  • half year card -7$28.99
  • half year card$31.99
  • yearly card$49.99
  • yearly card - 7$49.99
  • half year card -30$74.99

Questions

Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is O free?
O is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Editor or O?
O is rated higher. Code Editor averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while O averages 4.5 from 8.6K ratings.
Do Code Editor or O have ads?
Both Code Editor and O show ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Editor or O?
Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and O every 2 weeks. Most recently, Code Editor was updated on October 13, 2026 and O on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Editor or O?
Code Editor currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and O at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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