Comparison

OpenIn vs Developer File Editor

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

Head to head
About

OpenIn

Streamline your web-to-app experience by opening links directly in your preferred applications. Effortlessly switch between apps for shared content and enhance your daily workflow with time-saving transitions.

Highlights
  • Instantly open web URLs in preferred apps
  • Seamlessly switch between apps with shared content
  • Enhance productivity with time-saving transitions
  • Supports over 100 growing apps
  • Effortless app switching for content
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STREAMLINED WEB-TO-APP EXPERIENCE Tired of wasting time and frustrated that the “Open in App” button does not work when your friends share a link? Whether it's a hilarious meme from social media, a trending product, the latest TV series, a blog post, or the location of a lovely restaurant, OpenIn ensures you never miss a beat. Open your links directly in the apps you love without the hassle of unnecessary steps. EFFORTLESS APP SWITCHING OpenIn isn’t just about web links. Imagine you’re enjoying a live performance on YouTube and want to continue the experience on YouTube Music—OpenIn makes it easy. Share the video with OpenIn, select YouTube Music, and keep the vibes going. Do you prefer to explore with Google Maps but navigate with Apple Maps? No problem. Share your location with OpenIn and switch to Apple Maps for the smoothest journey. ENHANCE YOUR DAILY WORKFLOW Whether you're working, studying, or just enjoying your time online, OpenIn is your trusted companion for managing web-to-app transitions. With support for a wide range of apps, OpenIn ensures that your browsing experience is always tailored to your needs. SUPPORTED APPS OpenIn supports 100+ and continuously growing apps to keep up with your digital lifestyle. Visit getopenin.app to see the complete list of supported apps and start maximizing your productivity today. KEY FEATURES: - Instantly open web URLs in your preferred apps. - Seamlessly switch between apps with shared content. - Enhance productivity with smooth, time-saving transitions. - Explore a growing list of supported apps for an optimized experience. Elevate your iPhone and iPad experience with OpenIn—download now and take control of your web links and app interactions like never before!

About

Developer File Editor

A powerful yet lightweight code editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to open, edit, and save source files directly from the Files app. It offers smart editing tools like auto-indentation and symbol completion for a focused coding experience on the go.

Highlights
  • Open files from Files app
  • Edit and save source files
  • Auto-indentation
  • Symbol and keyword suggestions
  • Line numbers
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Developer File Editor is a lightweight, powerful code editor designed specifically for working with source files on iPhone and iPad. Open files directly from the Files app, make edits with a clean, focused interface, and save changes instantly. Developer File Editor includes smart editing tools such as auto-indentation, symbol completion, and line numbers—making it easy to review, tweak, or write code on the go. Whether you’re inspecting project files, learning, or making quick changes away from your computer, Developer File Editor gives you a fast and reliable editing experience right on your device. Key Features: • Open files from iCloud Drive or On My iPhone • Edit and save source files • Overwrite existing files or save as new copies • Auto-indentation for cleaner code • Smart symbol and keyword suggestions • Line numbers for easy navigation • Clean, distraction-free interface Developer File Editor is built for developers who want flexibility and simplicity when working with files away from their computer.

Screenshots

OpenIn4 screens
Developer File Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenIn at none against Developer File Editor's 1. Developer File Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Developer File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenIn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenIn against 5.0 for Developer File Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenIn ships an update every 2 months, Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
OpenIn versus Developer File Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenInDeveloper File Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEXIRA YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIDonald Garbinski Jr

Customer experience

OpenIn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Developer File Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenIn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer File Editor

One-time1
  • Save Files$0.99

Questions

Is OpenIn free?
OpenIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Developer File Editor free?
Developer File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenIn or Developer File Editor?
OpenIn and Developer File Editor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OpenIn or Developer File Editor have ads?
OpenIn shows ads; Developer File Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenIn or Developer File Editor?
OpenIn ships an update every 2 months, and Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenIn was updated on September 18, 2026 and Developer File Editor on June 28, 2026.

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