Comparison

Code Master vs Text Editor App

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

Head to head
About

Code Master

This app offers a visual interface for creating and editing source code for any language, with preview and publishing options. It provides a professional way to manage and share your coding projects on iOS devices, supporting over 170 languages and offering various themes and templates.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 170+ languages
  • 70+ syntax colored themes
  • HTML5 templates and website builder
  • Live code preview in browser
  • File upload and sharing
  • External keyboard support
Features
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The most downloaded code editor on the App Store, now free. The Code Master Programming Suite for the iOS platform provides a visual interface for creating and editing universal source code of any language, as well as previewing and publishing options for when you are on-the-go. All of this packaged up into a single application for a professional way to manage and share your creations on all of your iOS devices. FEATURES • Dedicated Syntax Highlighting • Support for 170+ Languages • 70+ Syntax Coloured Themes • Free HTML5 Templates • New Website Template Builder • Create & Work with Any Type of File • Dedicated Web Development Support • Preview Code in a Fully Functional Web Browser • Upload & Share Files with Ease • External Dock & Bluetooth Keyboard Support • File Previews for Supported Media Files Use Code Master to stay on top of the latest in web publishing tools. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and more have been fully integrated into the full fledged editor. EDITOR Code like you would on a desktop computer – with over 170 languages, and more than 70 coloured themes, editing your code on-the-go has never been so easy. Develop in a comfortable environment with the same look and feel that you'd get with any fully featured, premium code editor. TEMPLATES Choose from one of our professionally designed HTML5 templates that are available to users, commercial-free! Turning website building from a complex process for some, to an easy two-step solution. Code Master is designed for any user looking to save time. All templates have been designed for use with both desktop computers and mobile devices. Optimizations for all device types are included. LIVE PREVIEW Our live preview tool will also allow you to save time by allowing you the ability preview all of your pages and files before publishing. With the tap of a button you can view all your content in the offline browser so you can easily and quickly fix every little detail to avoid embarrassing mistakes. New updates will be arriving on a weekly to monthly basis. There is always something to look forward to. 1e6c5f3933

About

Text Editor App

This app offers a robust text editing experience for iOS and macOS, supporting a vast array of file formats. It features auto-save, seamless sharing, and a document browser for efficient file management. Customize your workspace with themes, font adjustments, and a command palette for quick access to features.

Highlights
  • Supports over 40 file formats
  • Real-time auto-save
  • Seamless content sharing
  • Built-in document browser
  • Command palette for quick access
  • Customizable themes and font size
Features
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Text Editor: The All-in-One Text Editor for iOS Text Editor is a powerful and feature-rich text editor app designed for iOS and MacOS that allows you to edit any format with ease. Whether you're working with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Clojure, C++, C#, Dockerfile, Go, GraphQL, INI, Java, JSON, Kotlin, Lua, Markdown, MySQL, Objective-C, Pascal, Perl, PostgreSQL, PHP, Plain Text, PowerShell, Pug, Python, Redis, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Shell, SQL, Swift, Visual Basic, XML, YAML, or any other format, Text Editor has got you covered. Key Features: Auto-Save: Never lose your work again. Text Editor automatically saves your changes in real-time, ensuring that your progress is continuously preserved. Share Content: Easily share your edited files with others. Text Editor provides seamless sharing options, allowing you to send your content via email, messaging apps, or cloud storage platforms. Document Browser: Access and manage your files effortlessly using the built-in document browser. Navigate through your file system, organize your documents into folders, and locate your files quickly. Rename, Delete, and Create Files: Text Editor gives you full control over your files. Rename, delete, and create new files directly within the app, streamlining your file management process. Font Size Customization: Customize the font size to ensure optimal readability. Text Editor lets you adjust the font size according to your preferences, enhancing your editing experience. Line Numbers: Keep track of your code structure with line numbers. Text Editor displays line numbers for easy reference and navigation within your files. Minimalistic Interface: Enjoy a distraction-free editing environment with Text Editor minimalistic interface. Focus solely on your content without unnecessary clutter or distractions. Themes: Personalize your editing experience with different themes. Text Editor offers a selection of themes, allowing you to choose the one that suits your style and preference. Zoom In/Out: Text Editor provides zoom functionality, enabling you to zoom in or out to focus on specific sections of your code or text. Re-Indentation: Maintain consistent code formatting with Text Editor's re-indentation feature. Easily adjust the indentation of your code blocks, ensuring clean and organized code. Wonderful Command Palette: Access Powerful Features with Ease The text editor comes equipped with a fantastic command palette that provides quick access to a wide range of powerful features and functionalities. With just a few keystrokes, you can effortlessly execute commands, search for actions, navigate through menus, and customize your editing experience. The command palette enhances productivity by offering a streamlined way to perform tasks, saving you time and effort in finding and utilizing the editor's capabilities. Text Editor is the go-to text editor for iOS users who require a comprehensive solution for editing any format. With its robust feature set, including auto-save, sharing options, document browser, file management capabilities, font customization, line numbers, minimal interface, themes, zoom, and re-indentation, Text Editor empowers you to edit your files with efficiency and precision. Experience the power of Text Editor and take your text editing to new heights.

Screenshots

Code Master4 screens
Text Editor App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Editor App at 4.1 against Code Master's 2.7. Text Editor App also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 28%). Code Master's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Editor App holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Code Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of Text Editor App's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code Master versus Text Editor App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode MasterText Editor App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (55 ratings)4.1 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin BushChromaticApp Ltd

Customer experience

Code Master

All ratings55 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative50.9%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral11.0%
Negative60.7%

Text Editor App

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Code Master

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved files disappearing or not loading correctly
  • Syntax highlighting and language settings not persisting
  • Keyboard blocking view of code
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add blank page option for custom themes
  • Implement cloud storage support (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Improve keyboard functionality and text editing
  • Introduce code execution and debugging capabilities
  • Provide more language support beyond HTML/XML

Text Editor App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Code Master

No in-app purchases

None

Text Editor App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Master free?
Code Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Editor App free?
Text Editor App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Master or Text Editor App?
Text Editor App is rated higher. Code Master averages 2.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Text Editor App averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.
Do Code Master or Text Editor App have ads?
Neither Code Master nor Text Editor App shows ads.

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