Developer File Editor vs Chain Scroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Open files from Files app
- Edit and save source files
- Auto-indentation
- Symbol and keyword suggestions
- Line numbers
- Distraction-free interface
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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.
Chain Scroll
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You quit smoking. You can quit scrolling. Chain Scroll treats your phone like a pack of cigarettes. Pick the apps you open without thinking and every time you “light one up” it buys you a 3-minute scroll break like your old smoke break. When it's out, the app locks back up and the pack shows one less scroll. HOW IT WORKS • Built on Apple's Screen Time. Chain Scroll never watches you • Each open of a trigger app = one light-up from today's pack • A light-up lasts 3 minutes then re-locks (though you can set the duration of your choice) THE RITUAL • Home Screen widget • Dynamic Island countdown • The Carton Review: your week in packs • Blends: reskin your pack • Lighter Mode: pair an NFC sticker as your physical “lighter” and tap it to light up PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No analytics. No server. Apple's privacy design means we can't even see which apps you pick. Everything stays on your device. FREE AND PAID Free: the full core mechanic on one app, plus both widgets. Or try everything free for 30 days and keep it all with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Scroll at every 11 days against Developer File Editor's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Developer File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chain Scroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Developer File Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Chain Scroll every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Developer File Editor | Chain Scroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Donald Garbinski Jr | Fair Worlds LLC |
In-app purchases
Developer File Editor
- Save Files$0.99
Chain Scroll
- Unlock Everything$5.99
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