Comparison

StickyNoteSync 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

StickyNoteSync

Features
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StickyNotes brings powerful voice transcription to your Mac, living discreetly in your menu bar until you need it. With advanced AI that runs entirely on your Mac, transform spoken words into text without compromising your privacy.

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

StickyNoteSync4 screens
Developer File Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StickyNoteSync at none against Developer File Editor's 1. Developer File Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. StickyNoteSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StickyNoteSync ships an update every 5 weeks, Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StickyNoteSync versus Developer File Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStickyNoteSyncDeveloper File Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim MoretonDonald Garbinski Jr

In-app purchases

None

StickyNoteSync

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer File Editor

One-time1
  • Save Files$0.99

Questions

Is StickyNoteSync free?
StickyNoteSync 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.
Do StickyNoteSync or Developer File Editor have ads?
Neither StickyNoteSync nor Developer File Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StickyNoteSync or Developer File Editor?
StickyNoteSync ships an update every 5 weeks, and Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, StickyNoteSync was updated on October 25, 2026 and Developer File Editor on October 31, 2026.

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