Comparison

CodeStudio vs Kodo

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

Head to head
About

CodeStudio

Features
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CodeStudio helps you create, edit, preview, and manage code projects from one place. Write HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, JSON, and 60+ other languages with syntax highlighting in a fast, focused editor. Preview pages instantly, connect to remote servers with SSH and SFTP, and export your projects to your device whenever you're ready. CodeStudio is a powerful code-editing workspace designed for developers who need to write, edit, and manage files from anywhere. Whether you're updating website files, reviewing source code, or working on a remote server, CodeStudio gives you a streamlined environment built around speed and productivity. KEY FEATURES • Fast source code and text editor • Syntax highlighting for 60+ languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, JSON, Java, C/C++, Swift, Kotlin, Go, Rust, Ruby, SQL, YAML, XML, Markdown, and Shell • Built-in code formatting (beautify) for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON • SSH terminal and SFTP file transfer for secure remote access • Local file management plus iCloud Drive and external folders from the Files app • Tab-based editing for multiple files at once • Powerful find & replace, including regular expressions, and search across files • Instant Web Preview for HTML and Markdown • Dark and light themes, custom fonts, font sizes, and editor/terminal themes • External keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support, plus a quick programming-keys row WORK WITH FILES FROM ANYWHERE • Open and edit HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, PHP, Python, and other text-based files directly on your device. • Use the built-in Web Preview to see your HTML and Markdown pages without leaving the app. • Import files shared from other apps, cloud storage, email attachments, and messaging apps for quick viewing and editing. • Create, edit, organize, and manage your projects in one workspace. • Compress projects into ZIP archives, then export and share them whenever you need. • Connect to remote servers over SSH and SFTP to manage and edit files, and open a full terminal session. Built for developers, web designers, system administrators, and students, CodeStudio helps you edit code, manage projects, and work with files efficiently from your device. Whether you're making quick website updates, reviewing source code, or managing files on a remote server, CodeStudio delivers a reliable coding experience designed around modern development workflows. CODESTUDIO PRO CodeStudio offers an optional Pro subscription that unlocks the full file manager, SFTP transfers, the SSH terminal, and search across files. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or yearly through your App Store account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://codestudiotexthtmleditor.blogspot.com/2026/06/codestudio-text-html-editor-app-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kodo

This app allows you to create and edit files using offline AI agents directly on your device. It provides a coding copilot, supports multiple programming languages, and includes tools for documentation and server management. Connect to remote servers via SSH and run code locally or remotely.

Highlights
  • Offline AI code generation and editing
  • Coding copilot with inline completions
  • Support for 15 main languages and 150 others
  • Local HTTP server with Live Reload
  • SSH connectivity for remote server management
  • Integrated terminal and compilers
  • File organization and versioning
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YOUR PROJECT. YOUR DEVICE. YOUR AI. Ask offline AI agents to create and edit files across your projects. Review the differences and choose which changes to apply. Kodo brings your code and tools together on iPhone and iPad, without a Kodo account. Chat with AI using file and project context, get explanations and review code. Your coding copilot offers inline AI completions while you write. Organize code, folders, resources and documents, including authorized Files and iCloud locations. Tabs, find and replace, snippets, Emmet, formatting, drafts, saved versions, CSV and PDF tools keep work moving. Prepare technical documentation, CycloneDX BOM/SBOM inventories and editable CRA dossiers for requirements, security, support, maintenance and test evidence. Run C and C++ offline with the included Clang toolchain. Run Python with CPython/Pyodide WebAssembly, the standard library, interactive input and multi-file projects. Use the built-in terminal, Run, Stop and saved configurations. No extra runtime downloads. Start from templates or your HTML, CSS and JavaScript files. The local HTTP server offers Live Reload on save and sharing over the same Wi-Fi using links or QR codes. On iPad, code beside the preview or go full screen; on iPhone, use Safari inside Kodo. HTML and Markdown previews are included. Connect to your servers with SSH, use the remote terminal and run npm, Python or C/C++ with the tools installed there. Transfer files with SFTP/FTP and monitor server resources. Download GitHub repositories, update linked copies and upload files. Explore SQLite and query PostgreSQL. 15 main languages, plus 150 other languages and formats: 165 in the editor. Python, C, C++, Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Java, PHP, Go, Rust, C#, Kotlin, SQL. AI models: Qwen2.5-Coder, Qwen2.5, Qwen3, Qwen3.5, DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen, Gemma 3, Phi 3.5, Phi 4 mini, Mistral 7B, Granite 3.3, SmolLM2, Liquid LFM2.5, Spark-X2.5. Models download on request and then work offline. Compatibility, speed and memory requirements depend on the model and device. 51 interface languages and regional variants: Italiano, English (US), English (UK), English (Australia), English (Canada), Français (France), Français (Canada), Deutsch, Español (España), Español (México), Português (Portugal), Português (Brasil), Nederlands, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, Русский, Українська, Türkçe, Polski, Română, Ελληνικά, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, ไทย, עברית, فارسی, العربية, Tiếng Việt, Svenska, Dansk, Čeština, Suomi, Norsk bokmål, Català, Hrvatski, Magyar, Bahasa Melayu, Slovenčina, Slovenščina, বাংলা, ગુજરાતી, ಕನ್ನಡ, മലയാളം, मराठी, ଓଡ଼ିଆ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, தமிழ், తెలుగు, اردو. Run Lua scripts offline from the editor or terminal and explore two sample projects. Search progressively by name, path, and content. Turn off inline AI suggestions when you want and choose a custom accent color. Settings search, the SQL editor, and fullscreen web preview have also been improved. There are also targeted editor optimizations and additional checks for local changes during GitHub updates. Lua: Runs scripts offline in an isolated environment. Enter input before running. Network access, files and external modules are unavailable.

Screenshots

CodeStudio4 screens
Kodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kodo at none against CodeStudio's 3. Kodo also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). CodeStudio's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, 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. CodeStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Kodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeStudio ships an update every 3 months, Kodo every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeStudio versus Kodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeStudioKodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDhruv KathiriyaTHEODOR TIBERIUS STEFAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CodeStudio

Subscriptions3
  • CodeStudio Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • CodeStudio Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • CodeStudio Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Kodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeStudio free?
CodeStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kodo free?
Kodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CodeStudio or Kodo have ads?
Neither CodeStudio nor Kodo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeStudio or Kodo?
CodeStudio ships an update every 3 months, and Kodo every 8 days. Most recently, CodeStudio was updated on November 13, 2026 and Kodo on November 13, 2026.

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