# iEditor vs perli

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iEditor at none against perli's 7. iEditor also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 19). perli's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. perli sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

perli holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iEditor has 189 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 84% of perli's.

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, perli every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iEditor | perli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perli-run-codeautocompletewe/id578116006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### iEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723)

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

**Highlights:** Create and import text/source code files, Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML, Search and replace functionality, Export files to PDF or JPEG, File management (add, delete, rename, sort), View multiple file formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to convert text to PDF
- 🚀 Quick file opening and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
- 🔍 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited files
- Text disappearing during editing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration


### perli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perli-run-codeautocompletewe/id578116006)

Learn, run, and share Perl scripts on iOS. Features include code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Customize your learning environment and generate QR codes for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Autocompletion, Auto Indent, Code coloring, Built-in browser, Code templates, File system support, QR code generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horizontal screen development | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autocomplete | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iEditor free?

iEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is perli free?

perli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iEditor or perli?

perli is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while perli averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do iEditor or perli have ads?

iEditor shows ads; perli does not.

### Which is updated more often, iEditor or perli?

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and perli every 3 months. Most recently, iEditor was updated on September 13, 2026 and perli on August 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*