Comparison

Code Editor vs Code Pocket

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 Pocket

Features
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Follow and continue Codex coding tasks on your Mac from iPhone. Browse projects, search conversations, review changes, and send your next instruction wherever you are. Stay on top of your work • Browse conversations by project, search titles and message text, and archive conversations you no longer need. • Read messages, plans, command output, file changes, images, and subagent activity. • Get notifications for completed replies, ready plans, failures, and items needing your attention. Tap to return to the conversation. Continue from your phone • Start conversations using a Mac folder, Git branch, or worktree. • Send text, images, and files, and search for other conversations to reference. Drafts save automatically. • Use slash commands, skills, plugins, and code review, with model and Plan mode controls. • Edit and resend messages, revert later conversation history, and revert or reapply supported file changes. • View Codex usage, limits, credit balance, and the limit resets available to your account. Easier input On-device voice transcription requires iOS 26 and supported hardware and languages. Next-message suggestions depend on your Codex version, account, and model. You choose whether to adopt a suggestion and send it. Explore before connecting Tap Try Demo on the initial connection screen to browse sample projects and conversations without a Mac or Codex sign-in. Demo replies and execution results are simulated locally; real tasks require a connection to your own Mac. Free access and subscriptions Reading is always free. Each iPhone includes 10 free sends, counted when accepted by the agent; this quota does not reset monthly. After using them, choose a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription for unlimited Pocket sending. Both plans provide the same benefits. Manage subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Pocket subscriptions do not include Codex service access or usage credits. Real execution uses your own Codex account and remains subject to its permissions and usage limits. Connection and privacy • Pair iPhone and Mac with a one-time QR code, using a local network or encrypted internet connection. • End-to-end encryption protects communication between iPhone and Mac. The relay does not read conversation plaintext, and Codex sign-in credentials stay on your Mac. Requirements • iPhone: iOS 17 or later. • Mac: macOS 14 or later, Code Pocket Bridge 1.0.2, and Codex CLI 0.153.4 or later, installed and signed in. • Real tasks and notifications require Bridge to remain running and online. Notifications apply to conversations you have participated in from Pocket. • Features depend on Codex version, account, model, and conversation permissions. History revert does not undo project file changes or external actions. Privacy Policy: https://hpp20260707.github.io/code-pocket/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Editor4 screens
Code Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Code Pocket at none against Code Editor's shown. Code Editor's advantage is chart position (#112 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Pocket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, Code Pocket every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Code Editor versus Code Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode EditorCode Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythm Software佩佩 黄

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

Code Pocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Editor

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

Code Pocket

Subscriptions2
  • Code Pocket Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Code Pocket Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Code Editor free?
Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Pocket free?
Code Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Editor or Code Pocket have ads?
Code Editor shows ads; Code Pocket does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Editor or Code Pocket?
Code Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Code Pocket every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and Code Pocket on October 29, 2026.

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