Comparison

Developer File Editor vs Diple

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

Diple

A focused writing and organization tool for Markdown notes, journals, and plain text. Capture ideas with speech-to-text, track changes with version history, and export to various formats. Organize your library with folders and access protection.

Highlights
  • Markdown and plain text editing
  • Speech to Text input
  • Version History tracking
  • Folder organization
  • Export to Word and PDF
  • Password/Biometric folder protection
Features
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Diple brings your notes, writing, and reading together. Capture an idea, keep a journal, or work on a longer draft in Markdown or plain text. Then bring your documents into Collections and turn separate pieces into a work of your own. Markdown and Plain Text • Switch between Live, Immersive, Preview, and Source modes for writing and reading • Use Markdown headings, lists, to-do lists, tables, links, code blocks, and more • Insert images from Photos or Files to bring words and pictures together • Jot down ideas in plain text or capture them with Speech to Text Collections and Reading • Organize related documents with covers, chapters, numbering, and a reading order of your choice • Browse the table of contents, read across documents, and pick up where you left off Themes, Fonts, and Writing Paper • Explore ink-inspired, classic, and other themes with Light or Dark appearance • Choose from a variety of fonts for writing and reading, and keep the same font when exporting to PDF, Word, HTML, or images • Choose Writing Paper for editing and reading, or create your own from images • Change your app icon to make your writing space feel your own Export and Share • Export documents to Markdown, TXT, Word, PDF, HTML, or images for sharing, printing, or further editing • Export images with the reading layout and save them to Photos • Export documents in batches or as whole folders, or combine a collection into one file Version History • Revisit your edits, compare changes, and restore the content you need • Lock important versions to preserve milestones and prevent automatic cleanup Organization and Search • Create folders and nested folders to organize notes, journals, and drafts • Search document titles and content to find what you need • Use find and replace to update repeated text • Recover accidentally deleted documents from Trash Access Protection • Add password, Face ID, or Touch ID verification to folders or Collections • Enable Trash protection to require biometric verification for documents from protected folders Biometric verification is handled by the system. Diple does not access or store facial or fingerprint data. Data Backup • Back up documents, folders, Collections, and version history, then restore on this or another device • Add a password and hint, or export backups for storage and device transfers • Merge restored data with restore rules, and lock backups to prevent accidental deletion Data Migration • Move documents, folders, and Collections to Diple on another nearby device. Transfer everything or just what you select, with local images, notes, version history, and folder protection settings kept intact, so nothing is lost when you switch phones • After Face ID or Touch ID verification, data is encrypted and transferred directly between devices without passing through our servers, keeping your personal data private • Migration doesn't use iCloud or take up iCloud storage Spotlight Search, Siri, and Shortcuts • Search document titles, content, and Collection names with Spotlight • Use Siri and Shortcuts to create or open documents, append text, or open Collections • Manage access in Settings; protected content stays unavailable to Spotlight and Siri Available in 28 interface languages. Diple Pro offers monthly and yearly subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices and available trial offers are shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. If you receive a free trial, the subscription renews at the displayed price when it ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of that period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime purchases do not renew. Terms of Use: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/diple-terms-of-use/?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://michaelsilvester.github.io/journal/diple-privacy-policy/?lang=en

Screenshots

Developer File Editor3 screens
Diple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diple at every 3 days against Developer File Editor's every 3 weeks. Diple also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Diple sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Developer File Editor against 5.0 for Diple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Developer File Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Diple every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Developer File Editor versus Diple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeveloper File EditorDiple
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonald Garbinski Jr云强 林

Customer experience

Developer File Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Diple

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Developer File Editor

One-time1
  • Save Files$0.99
3 purchases

Diple

Subscriptions2
  • DeepNote Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • DeepNote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • DeepNote Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Developer File Editor free?
Developer File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diple free?
Diple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Developer File Editor or Diple?
Developer File Editor and Diple are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Developer File Editor or Diple have ads?
Neither Developer File Editor nor Diple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Developer File Editor or Diple?
Developer File Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Diple every 3 days. Most recently, Developer File Editor was updated on October 11, 2026 and Diple on October 20, 2026.

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