Comparison

Code Editor vs Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

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

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

This app is a mobile coding editor and compiler supporting over 30 programming languages. It offers features like syntax highlighting, code completion, an AI assistant for refactoring and bug checking, and GitHub integration for managing repositories. It's designed for learning, practicing, and working on programming projects anywhere.

Highlights
  • Supports 30+ programming languages
  • Full programming code syntax highlighting
  • Code completion and editor actions
  • AI Assistant for refactoring and bug checking
  • GitHub integration for repositories
  • Compile and execute code
  • Instant coding feedback
Features
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Code Runner is the ultimate app for coding enthusiasts, programmers and developers. Whether you want to learn a new programming language, practice your developer skills, or work on your programming projects, Code Runner has you covered. Code Runner is a versatile coding editor and compiler on your mobile device. This customizable editor has full programming code syntax highlighting. Code completion and editor actions like undo, redo, comment lines, and indent selection enhance your developer productivity. Built-in AI Assistant can refactor your code and check it for bugs. With this app, you can compile and execute code in more than 30 supported programming languages. Connect to GitHub and checkout, edit, run, and commit files from your repositories. Whether it's C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Swift, Java, or any of our supported programming languages, our powerful compiler ensures smooth execution and instant coding feedback. You can use this app to: Write and edit code with full programming syntax highlighting Compile the code Execute the code Get AI help with errors Refactor your code with AI Assistant Connect to GitHub Edit code and commit files to your GitHub repositories Run the code with a single tap and see the output instantly Test your coding ideas with various input and output options Share your coding work with others Elevate your coding skills This is a perfect app for coding on the go. Whether you want to test a coding idea, debug a problem, or showcase your programming work, this is the app for you. Connect to GitHub and turn this app into your cloud based IDE and compiler that supports more than 30 programming languages. Download it today and unleash your coding creativity! Complete list of supported programming languages: Assembly Bash Basic C C# C++ Clojure COBOL Common Lisp D Elixir Erlang F# Fortran Go Groovy Haskell Java JavaScript Kotlin Lua OCaml Octave Objective-C PHP Pascal Perl Prolog Python R Ruby Rust SQL Scala Swift TypeScript

Screenshots

Code Editor4 screens
Code Runner App Compiler & IDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Code Runner App Compiler & IDE at 4.0 against Code Editor's 3.2. Code Runner App Compiler & IDE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 24%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Code Runner App Compiler & IDE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 100 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Code Editor's written reviews are positive against 24% of Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Code Editor versus Code Runner App Compiler & IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode EditorCode Runner App Compiler & IDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings)4.0 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings43100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#80 — better#134
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythm SoftwareCloudbit d.o.o.

Customer experience

Code Editor

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

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

All ratings100 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%

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

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Editor

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

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

Subscriptions5
  • Developer Upgrade3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
  • Developer Montlhy Plan$11.991 Month
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  • Developer Yearly Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Developer Lite Upgrade$39.99

Questions

Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Runner App Compiler & IDE free?
Code Runner App Compiler & IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Editor or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE?
Code Runner App Compiler & IDE is rated higher. Code Editor averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Code Runner App Compiler & IDE averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.
Do Code Editor or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE have ads?
Both Code Editor and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Editor or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE?
Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Editor was updated on September 23, 2026 and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Editor or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE?
Code Editor currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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