Comparison

Code Editor vs CodeNova

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

CodeNova

Features
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# CodeNova – L'IDE mobile professionnel **Développez où que vous soyez.** Transformez votre smartphone ou votre tablette en un véritable environnement de développement avec **CodeNova**. Écrivez, modifiez et gérez vos projets directement depuis votre appareil grâce à un éditeur de code moderne, des outils Git intégrés et un assistant IA conçu pour accélérer votre productivité. Que vous soyez étudiant, développeur indépendant ou professionnel, CodeNova vous accompagne dans tous vos projets. ## Un éditeur de code performant CodeNova prend en charge plus de 20 langages de programmation, notamment : • Python • Dart & Flutter • JavaScript • TypeScript • Java • Kotlin • C & C++ • C# • Rust • Go • PHP • HTML • CSS • JSON • YAML • XML • Markdown …et bien d'autres. Profitez de nombreuses fonctionnalités conçues pour une expérience de développement fluide : • Coloration syntaxique avancée • Auto-indentation intelligente • Formatage automatique du code • Snippets de code • Recherche et remplacement • Édition de plusieurs fichiers avec onglets • Sauvegarde automatique • Interface optimisée pour smartphones et tablettes ## Git intégré Gérez vos dépôts sans quitter l'application. • Clonage de dépôts Git via HTTPS • Compatible avec GitHub, GitLab et Bitbucket • Création et gestion des branches • Commit, Push et Pull • Historique des modifications • Gestion du staging ## Assistant IA Développez plus rapidement grâce à l'intelligence artificielle. L'assistant peut vous aider à : • Expliquer du code complexe • Générer des fonctions, classes et algorithmes • Corriger des erreurs • Refactoriser votre code • Générer de la documentation • Optimiser les performances • Accélérer le développement de nouveaux projets Certaines fonctionnalités IA nécessitent un abonnement Premium. ## Gestion complète des projets Organisez facilement vos fichiers et dossiers. • Création de projets • Gestion des dossiers • Copier, couper, coller • Renommer et déplacer des fichiers • Suppression sécurisée • Arborescence intuitive ## Une interface pensée pour les développeurs • Design moderne et épuré • Mode clair et mode sombre • Navigation rapide et intuitive • Optimisé pour téléphones et tablettes ## CodeNova Premium Débloquez toutes les fonctionnalités de CodeNova. Premium inclut notamment : • Suppression des publicités • Projets illimités • Fonctionnalités IA avancées • Outils et fonctionnalités exclusifs • Accès anticipé aux nouveautés ## Prochainement Les futures mises à jour incluront : • Terminal SSH • Synchronisation Cloud • Marketplace d'extensions • Synchronisation des paramètres • Développement à distance • Nouvelles fonctionnalités basées sur l'IA Téléchargez **CodeNova** dès aujourd'hui et profitez d'un IDE mobile complet pour développer, apprendre et gérer vos projets où que vous soyez. condition : http://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Editor4 screens
CodeNova2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeNova at none against Code Editor's 1. CodeNova also leads on ads (none vs shown). Code Editor's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CodeNova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Code Editor versus CodeNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode EditorCodeNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythm SoftwareFRANCK JUNIOR METOUL ALLOH

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

CodeNova

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Editor

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

CodeNova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeNova free?
CodeNova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code Editor or CodeNova have ads?
Code Editor shows ads; CodeNova does not.

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