Comparison

iEditor vs IDBPort

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

Head to head
About

iEditor

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
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Voted No. 1 text and source code editor on iPhone/iPad. Simple and fast. iEditor is a text file and source code editing tool on iPhone and iPad. You can use iEditor to: - Create a new text or source code file. - Import files from various locations through Document Browser. - Support Syntax Highlighting for C, Java, HTML files. - Edit text based files and source codes. Supported files include: TXT files, C source codes, HTML files, JAVA source codes, log files, Shell scripts, etc. - Support Search/Replace within a text file. - Support to export a text based file to a PDF or a JPEG file. - Support to Print a file. - Support to Email a file. - Support File Management including: Add/Delete/Rename/Sort files. - Support to view many file formats, including: DOC, EXCEL, PPT, PDF, image files, video files, etc. - Support to open a file in another App. - Support to save an image to your Photo Album. With its simple interfaces, iEditor provides the easiest way to edit text and source code files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iEditor/iEditor_overview.php.

About

IDBPort

Features
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Tired of IndexedDB tools that only let you export? IDBPort is a modern browser extension designed to let you easily export AND import your IndexedDB data. It's your complete solution for data backup, migration, and management for web applications. Key Features: * Seamless Export: Quickly select an IndexedDB database from the current website and export its entire content into a convenient `.idb` file. * Reliable Import: Effortlessly import data from a previously exported `.idb` file back into an IndexedDB database. Perfect for restoring data or setting up new environments. * User-Friendly Interface: A clean, intuitive, and responsive design (built with React and shadcn/ui) makes managing your data straightforward, even with no prior technical expertise. Why Choose IDBPort? Many tools stop at exporting. IDBPort fills the critical gap by providing robust import functionality, giving you full control over your local web application data for: * Data migration across different browser profiles or machines. * Creating reliable backups of critical application state. * Easy restoration from backups. * Testing applications with specific datasets. How to Use: 1. Click the IDBPort icon in your browser toolbar. 2. The extension may ask for permission to access data on the current tab. To Export Data: 1. IDBPort will list available IndexedDB databases for the current page. 2. Select the database you wish to export. (Firefox requires manual input of the database name). 3. Click "Export" and save the `.idb` file. To Import Data: 1. Switch to the "Import" tab within the extension. 2. Click "Choose File" and select your `.idb` file. 3. Data will be automatically imported. Technology Used: Built with WXT, React, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, and TypeScript. Support & Contributions: We welcome your feedback and contributions! Please visit our Discrod group to report issues or suggest features. https://discord.gg/gFhKUthc88 Disclaimer: Please exercise caution when handling production data. It is always recommended to back up important data before performing any import or export operations.

Screenshots

iEditor4 screens
IDBPort3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iEditor at Free against IDBPort's $4.99. IDBPort's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On in-app purchases, 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

iEditor is free to download; IDBPort costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, IDBPort every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iEditor versus IDBPort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEditorIDBPort
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (189 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings189 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationKAI WANG

Bugs and requests

iEditor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Autosave functionality
  • Support for more file formats
  • Syntax highlighting for code
  • Cloud/iCloud integration

IDBPort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iEditor

No in-app purchases

None

IDBPort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iEditor free?
iEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDBPort free?
IDBPort costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iEditor or IDBPort have ads?
iEditor shows ads; IDBPort does not.
Which is updated more often, iEditor or IDBPort?
iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and IDBPort every 5 weeks. Most recently, iEditor was updated on October 29, 2026 and IDBPort on October 28, 2026.

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