Comparison

Code Editor vs LayoutStudio

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

LayoutStudio

Features
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LayoutStudio is a focused visual workspace for designing and reviewing native asset layouts before implementation. Build visually Add titles, descriptions, advertiser labels, icons, main images, calls to action, ad labels, privacy elements, custom text, and boxes. Move and resize each asset directly on the canvas, then enter exact position and size values when precision matters. Preview in context Switch to a clean preview without editing controls. Try neutral colors, gentle gradients, a local image, or built-in mock templates as the background. Adjust zoom and canvas presentation to check whether the layout feels natural in its intended surroundings. Keep your work moving Save projects locally, reopen saved work from the project list, and recover the latest draft after an interruption. Coordinates and sizes remain part of the portable layout document so the design stays consistent across different displays. Designed for focused work Optional grids, snap-to-grid, undo and redo, image scale options, a clean full-screen preview, and draft recovery help you iterate without unnecessary setup. Image selection uses the system picker, and project content stays in the app's local storage unless you choose to share an exported preview. LayoutStudio is a layout prototyping and review tool. It does not request, bind, validate, or serve native ads inside the editing canvas.

Screenshots

Code Editor4 screens
LayoutStudio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayoutStudio at none against Code Editor's 1. LayoutStudio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Code Editor's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. LayoutStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, LayoutStudio every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Code Editor versus LayoutStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode EditorLayoutStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythm SoftwareGWANG YONG YU

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
Show 21 more
  • 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

LayoutStudio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Editor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Forever)$3.99
None

LayoutStudio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayoutStudio free?
LayoutStudio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code Editor or LayoutStudio have ads?
Both Code Editor and LayoutStudio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Editor or LayoutStudio?
Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and LayoutStudio every 3 days. Most recently, Code Editor was updated on October 8, 2026 and LayoutStudio on October 8, 2026.

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