# Code Editor vs XML Viewer & XML Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Editor at 100% against XML Viewer & XML Editor's 5%. XML Viewer & XML Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and XML Viewer & XML Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Editor ships an update every 4 months, XML Viewer & XML Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Editor | XML Viewer & XML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 21 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) | [Utsav Mangla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729995457) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-html-python-js/id6448794019)

Write and preview code for websites and scripts on your mobile devices. Features live previews, a built-in console, and support for over 20 programming languages. An AI assistant is available for Pro users to help with coding tasks.

**Highlights:** Live preview for web pages, Built-in console for logs and errors, Support for 20+ programming languages, AI assistant for coding help (Pro), Offline Python 3 execution (Pro), Project management with file lists and search

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Editor Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Code Editor Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


### XML Viewer & XML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xml-viewer-and-xml-editor/id6737447574)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily open and read XML files on your iPhone with a structured display. Convert XML to PDF, view in table format, and use syntax highlighting for clarity. Offers dark mode and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Open XML files locally or in iCloud, Convert XML to PDF, Table view for XML data, Syntax highlighting, Breadcrumb navigation, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All access (Supporter) | $9.99 | per year |
| All access (Partner) | $14.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary+) | $19.99 | per year |
| All access (Visionary) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access (Supporter) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Editor free?

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

### Is XML Viewer & XML Editor free?

XML Viewer & XML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Code Editor or XML Viewer & XML Editor have ads?

Code Editor shows ads; XML Viewer & XML Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Code Editor or XML Viewer & XML Editor?

Code Editor ships an update every 4 months, and XML Viewer & XML Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Editor was updated on October 30, 2026 and XML Viewer & XML Editor on October 27, 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.*