Comparison

Developer File Editor vs Proselens

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

Head to head
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.

About

Proselens

Features
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House Style lets you define preferred terms and review every match in context. Apply a replacement deliberately, with the original draft retained in revision history before the edited document saves. HOW TO USE THE UPGRADE 1. Open House Style from the editor toolbar. Manage rules, add a literal term and an optional preferred replacement, and save the guide. 2. Review the current draft. Inspect each match and its context, then choose individual replacements. 3. Revisit revision history when needed. Export a guide as JSON or import one with confirmation; guide files do not include the draft. The editor, local prose analysis, document library, word echoes and revision tools remain available. Echo detection no longer depends on optional part-of-speech model availability. WHAT TO KNOW Up to 50 literal rules and a 200 KB draft for House Style. More than 499 matches blocks the whole review instead of presenting partial results. Matching can respect word boundaries and case; it does not understand meaning, verify facts or establish a legal style standard. Replacements require an unchanged draft and a successful document save. Existing revision-history limits apply. iPhone and iPad. No account required.

Screenshots

Developer File Editor3 screens
Proselens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Developer File Editor at Free against Proselens's $3.99. Proselens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Developer File Editor is free to download; Proselens costs $3.99 up front. Developer File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Proselens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Developer File Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Proselens weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Developer File Editor versus Proselens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloper File EditorProselens
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonald Garbinski JrRobert Corbin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer File Editor

One-time1
  • Save Files$0.99
None

Proselens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Developer File Editor free?
Developer File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proselens free?
Proselens costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Developer File Editor or Proselens have ads?
Neither Developer File Editor nor Proselens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Developer File Editor or Proselens?
Developer File Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Proselens weekly. Most recently, Developer File Editor was updated on October 11, 2026 and Proselens on October 3, 2026.

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