Comparison

Arikh vs Open Hub

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

Head to head
About

Arikh

Features
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Arikh is the professional text editor built for iPad and iPhone. Fast, powerful, and refreshingly simple. EDIT ANYTHING - Open files directly from Files, iCloud Drive, or any storage provider - Support for 20+ file types including code, scripts, configuration, and documentation - True multi-tab editing with drag-and-drop reordering - Real-time save indicators, word counts, and line counts WRITE CODE ANYWHERE - Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, and more - Smart code formatting with a single shortcut - Professional find & replace with case-sensitive and whole-word matching - Live markdown preview with real formatted output - External keyboard shortcuts for productivity DESIGNED FOR iOS - Native performance with instant launch - Adapts beautifully from iPhone to iPad Pro (← dies at v2) - Full multitasking with Split View and Slide Over - Automatic iCloud sync FEATURES DEVELOPERS LOVE - Fast, responsive editing even with large files - Distinctive dark interface with five selectable text colors - Customizable font sizes - Recent files for quick access - Export to TXT, RTF, HTML, and CSV - File info with size, dates, and statistics PERFECT FOR.... - Developers editing code on the go - Writers working in Markdown - Students taking notes - Anyone who needs a reliable text editor NO SUBSCRIPTIONS - All features unlocked for everyone. Optional tip jar to support development. (← rewrite at v2) PRIVACY FIRST - Your files stay on your device or in your iCloud. No tracking, no analytics, no account required. Download Arikh and experience text editing done right on iOS. Arikh — Text Editor for iOS By Deep Dark Abyss Professional tools for professional work

About

Open Hub

Features
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OpenHub turns all your cloud storage and local files into one native media box for iPhone and iPad. Connect your own accounts, browse every folder as a drive, and stream, download, and organize — fast and native, with no ads and no account required. YOUR CLOUDS, ONE APP Add the storage you already use and browse it side by side: • Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, pCloud, MEGA • FTP and HTTP servers on your own network • Files stored right on your device OpenHub only opens storage you own or are authorized to access — there is no built-in catalog. REAL VIDEO PLAYBACK Powered by VLCKit, OpenHub plays the formats other apps choke on — MKV, AVI, MOV and more — with multiple audio and subtitle tracks, and it resumes where you left off. MORE THAN VIDEO Open PDFs, photos, and documents too. Pin favorites with bookmarks and search your files right on the device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Secure Share Info — share a folder or a login as a sealed, self-expiring code; the real path stays hidden. • Local lock — keep photos, videos, and documents behind a passcode that never leaves your device. • Credentials are stored in the device Keychain. OpenHub has no account and collects no personal data. MAKE IT YOURS Switch between a clean modern look and a playful retro theme. WAYS TO USE IT • Share a public link as a code that expires on its own. • Turn a folder on your computer into a home media hub over your own network. • Lock away private files behind an on-device passcode. • Run a time-limited hub and hand out sealed codes that expire. OpenHub is part of vuba.one. Free on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Arikh4 screens
Open Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Open Hub at 16.0 against Arikh's 18.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Arikh sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Open Hub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Arikh versus Open Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArikhOpen Hub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NerlingerVu Bach

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arikh

One-time3
  • Supporter$1.99
  • Patron$4.99
  • Champion$9.99
1 purchases

Open Hub

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Arikh free?
Arikh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Hub free?
Open Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arikh or Open Hub have ads?
Neither Arikh nor Open Hub shows ads.

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