Comparison

Code Viewer vs TextEdit

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

Head to head
About

Code Viewer

View and manage source code files for over 60 programming languages. Open Xcode projects, navigate code with a table of contents, and access files via drag-and-drop, GitHub, or "Open In" functionality. Customize your viewing experience with 30+ color themes.

Highlights
  • Supports 60+ programming languages
  • Opens Xcode projects
  • Table of Contents for navigation
  • Import files via iTunes, GitHub, or "Open In"
  • 30+ color themes
Features
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*Featured by Apple in "New and Noteworthy" category * View source code files, with native colors * App support 60+ programming languages, like Swift, C, C++, JS, ObjC, C#, HTML, XML, Java, Python, Ruby etc. * Open Xcode projects like Xcode do it. * You can browse file through folders, or select .xcodeproj file to open whole Xcode project. App will analyse project files, and open your project like Xcode, with all groups, bundles, frameworks, etc. * Table of Contents * In each header or source file, you can use Table of Contents, for fast jump to any method definition, interfere, protocol or property declaration, #define constant. We also cheek your #pragma marks, to group your methods. * Easy add new code * Just drag your files to app through iTunes, or download/search files directly from GitHub. Just past a link to repository like github.com/AFNetworking/ or search for repository by name. Also you can "Open In" any file in Code Viewer from Safari or any other app. * 30+ color themes * Including Xcode Default and Dusk themes Please send to us your feedback at suppor@skoroapps.com

About

TextEdit

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formats
  • Cross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/Files
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Customizable keyboard extension for faster typing
  • Visual rich text formatting and one-tap options
  • Syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX
  • Instant statistics and counters
Features
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TextEdit+ gives you the control of a capable word processor without the clutter of a full desktop office suite. Create plain-text and rich-text documents, work with Markdown and LaTeX, improve your writing with AI, and keep your files organized in Files and iCloud Drive. You can also open, edit and sync documents created with macOS TextEdit, Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft Word, and Scrivener RTF files directly on your device. WRITE IN THE FORMAT YOU NEED • Create and edit TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown, and LaTeX files • Open your documents directly from Files and iCloud Drive • Organize your work with folders and subfolders • Choose where you want to keep your files WRITE AND EDIT WITH AI • Turn your ideas or prompts into a first draft • Rewrite, improve, or summarize any selected text • Adjust the tone, clarity, grammar, and structure of your writing • Use AI without leaving your document FORMAT YOUR DOCUMENT YOUR WAY • Choose your fonts, styles, colors, highlights, and alignment • Create lists and adjust line, paragraph, and document spacing • Use superscript and subscript • Add images and tables to supported document formats • Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free editor WORK WITH MARKDOWN AND LATEX • Preview your Markdown while you write • Write and compile LaTeX directly on your device • Switch easily between your source and the rendered result EDIT FASTER • Find and replace text throughout your document • Check your word, character, sentence, paragraph, and page counts • See the estimated reading time for your text • Use keyboard shortcuts when you work with a hardware keyboard • Move the cursor and select text more precisely with the extended keyboard EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR WORK • Export your documents to PDF, DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, and PNG • Print, email, or send your files to other apps • Keep your documents in Files or cloud storage and continue working with compatible apps on your other devices Whether you’re writing a quick text file, preparing a formatted document, taking Markdown notes, or working on a LaTeX project, TextEdit+ gives you more control than a notes app without overwhelming you with the complexity of a traditional office suite. Privacy Policy https://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Code Viewer4 screens
TextEdit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Viewer at 49% against TextEdit's 17%. Code Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Code Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TextEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TextEdit holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 378 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Code Viewer's written reviews are positive against 17% of TextEdit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, TextEdit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Viewer versus TextEdit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ViewerTextEdit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (18 ratings)3.7 (378 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews — better17.3% of reviews
Number of ratings18378 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB563 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerskoroapps s.r.o.Kairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

Code Viewer

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative38.8%

TextEdit

All ratings378 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative29.1%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative75.5%

Bugs and requests

Code Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TextEdit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Formatting issues when copying/pasting text
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to choose iCloud directory
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Restore previous paid versions without AI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Viewer

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99
4 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • TextEdit+ Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Code Viewer free?
Code Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Viewer or TextEdit?
TextEdit is rated higher. Code Viewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TextEdit averages 3.7 from 378 ratings.
Do Code Viewer or TextEdit have ads?
Neither Code Viewer nor TextEdit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Viewer or TextEdit?
Code Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TextEdit weekly. Most recently, Code Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and TextEdit on October 8, 2026.

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