# Kalida vs Developer File Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kalida at none against Developer File Editor's 1. Kalida also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Developer File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kalida asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kalida against 5.0 for Developer File Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalida has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kalida ships an update every 6 days, Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kalida | Developer File Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalida-save-ideas-instantly/id6757377073/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-file-editor/id6759739539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Chow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866485165) | [Donald Garbinski Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876232318) |

## What reviewers say

### Kalida

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalida-save-ideas-instantly/id6757377073)

Quickly capture thoughts and inspirations as they arise. This app helps you revisit past ideas at opportune moments, fostering creativity and preventing forgotten insights. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas from lock screen, Control Center, or Siri, Rediscover forgotten ideas, Daily reminder notifications, Minimalist widget for idea display, Light/dark mode and accent color customization, No AI, metrics, or clutter

**In-app purchases:** none


### Developer File Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-file-editor/id6759739539)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Files | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kalida free?

Kalida 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, Kalida or Developer File Editor?

Kalida and Developer File Editor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Kalida or Developer File Editor have ads?

Neither Kalida nor Developer File Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kalida or Developer File Editor?

Kalida ships an update every 6 days, and Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kalida was updated on October 31, 2026 and Developer File Editor on October 31, 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.*