Comparison

GoCoEdit vs LidarCad

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

Head to head
About

GoCoEdit

Edit local and remote files with a powerful code editor. Supports cloud storage, SSH, and a wide range of programming languages with syntax highlighting and advanced editing features.

Highlights
  • Sublime-like code editor
  • Dropbox, OneDrive, FTP, SFTP/SSH support
  • Syntax highlighting for numerous languages
  • Multi-caret editing
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Drag & Drop file support
  • Markdown Preview & HTML Export
Features
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GoCodeEditor is a Code Editor optimized for fast opening and editing local and remote files (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, FTP, SFTP/SSH) on your iOS Device. FEATURES: ------------------------------ • Sublime like Code-Editor! • Universal App (use it on your iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch) • iPhone X (s/s Max) support • Full iPad Pro support (including smart keyboard support, shortcuts, split-screen multitasking) • iPadOS Mouse & Trackpad • NEW! Multi-caret Editing • NEW! Siri Shortcuts - create newfile / start shell / connect to shell / preview - more soon... • Drag & Drop Support - Support for Drag & Drop files from the Files App - Support for Drag & Drop files / repos and folders from Working Copy App - Support for Dragging local files from GoCoEdit to other Apps • Compatible with Apple Watch Start a ssh-shell from your wrist right now! Run your self defined scripts with one tap. • Extra keybar with swipe functions and trackball to precisely move the cursor and select text • Syntax highlighting for many coding languages like: (apache, arduino, asp/vb.net, c, c#, c++, ceylon, clojure, coffeescript, css, dart, dockerfile, elixir, erlang, fortran, go, handlebars, haskel, html, jade, java, javascript (es6 support), jsx, kotlin, latex/stex, less, lisp, livescript, lua, markdown, mathematica, nginx, objective-c, pascal, perl, php, plist, powershell, pug, puppet, python, r, rss, ruby, rust, sass, scala, shader, shell, sql, squirrel, stylus, svelte, swift, typescript, verilog, vue(js), xml, yaml) • Some comfort features: code folding, code hinting, auto indent, auto close brackets, line wrapping, smart indent, tag and bracket matching, find by regular expression, replace, replace all, symbolic/function search for many syntax modes • Quick CMD-mode (keep your hands on the On-Screen-Keyboard) - p.e. press cmd+c, cmd+v to copy and paste selected text - over 15 shortcuts supported • Different themes ( include solarized, monokai and many more ) and font-sizes • Import / export / open files from icloud drive and other file providers • Open entire folders or repositories from the Git client Working Copy or the Files App using the iOS document picker • Extendable - Custom Syntax Modes -- create your own Syntax highlighting modes now you can write own modes and use it for your own file types - Custom Themes -- create your own editor themes - Snippets -- use short fragments of text again and again ( with filed and placeholders support ) • Preview Browser with Javascript console ( in iPad version resizeable for preview iPad or iPhone layouts ) • Markdown Preview & HTML Export • Connect to your servers via SFTP, FTP, DRIVE, G-DRIVE, ONEDRIVE or DROPBOX NEW! with OneDrive 365 and OneDrive for Business support • NEW! File has changed detection ( GCE is now able to detect external file changes on local and remote files ) • Upload and Download files/folders or edit files directly on your server/dropbox/drive/onedrive without download • Very fast reconnect and recover of open files after restart • Edit your files directly on your server without download. • Integrated Shell (ssh) to perform background tasks like a Grunt, Gulp, npm or another shell job ( type direct or define scripts and run it with a single tap ) • Supporting advanced features like textselection by cursor, Splitview, Slide-Over and Drag & Drop • 3D Touch support - Show/move cursor by 3D touch the keyboard - Quick Actions (new file, start shell, connect shell to last server, show preview of last file) • External/Bluetooth keyboard support ( all iOS shot-cut keys are supported + lots of shortcuts available ) ------------------------------ If you want to support the project and increase the development speed become a patreon. ------------------------------

About

LidarCad

This app combines a CAD editor with a LiDAR scanner to help estimate volumes, capture point clouds, and take measurements. It supports DWG/DXF files and exports to other popular formats. A functional CAD editor is available even on devices without LiDAR sensors.

Highlights
  • Estimate cut/fill volumes
  • Capture point clouds
  • Measure length and area
  • DWG/DXF file support
  • Export to popular formats
  • Bluetooth rangefinder integration
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LidarCad combines CAD Editor and LiDAR Scanner into one Application. With LidarCad it is easy to estimate volumes of sand or gravel, capture point clouds, measure length, area and so on. LidarCad works with DWG/DXF files. Results can be exported to other popular formats. Scan functionality available on LiDAR-enabled devices. It includes: * Estimate cut/fill volumes using base plane * Estimate cut/fill using limited boundary * Capture point clouds * Add points with XYZ(WGS) coordinates * Define CS Origin for scan * Measure length/area Full description and manuals available on page: http://cadspace.xyz/Features/ CAD editor contains tools to create Drawings. It supports connection to your bluetooth rangefinder. Measurements transmitted directly to drawing, it is possible to set exact length for selected line, or add text with transmitted value. This is a list of supported devices: * Bosch GLM50C, GLM100C, GLM120C * Bosch PLR30C, PLR40C, PLR50C * Leica DISTO D110, D1, D2 * Leica DISTO D510, D810, S910 * Leica DISTO X3, D8 * Condtrol Vector Rangefinders For devices without LiDAR sensor full functional CAD editor available.

Screenshots

GoCoEdit4 screens
LidarCad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoCoEdit at 4.5 against LidarCad's 2.7. GoCoEdit also leads on price ($8.99 vs $17.99) and review sentiment (78% vs 54%). On update cadence, 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

GoCoEdit costs $8.99 and LidarCad $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoCoEdit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoCoEdit has 122 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of GoCoEdit's written reviews are positive against 54% of LidarCad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoCoEdit ships an update every 2 months, LidarCad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GoCoEdit versus LidarCad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoCoEditLidarCad
Price$8.99 — better$17.99
Rating4.5 (122 ratings) — better2.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph GogolinSvetlana Sandalova

Customer experience

GoCoEdit

All ratings122 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.1%

LidarCad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

GoCoEdit

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Settings reset after app or OS updates
  • FaceID authentication fails on subsequent app launches
  • SFTP crashes with large repositories
  • Dropbox integration missing files in directories
  • Cannot open files larger than 4MB
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  • Extra whitespace created when pressing enter (Python compatibility issue)
  • Google Drive integration stopped working
  • OneDrive shows incorrect/empty directories
  • External keyboard space key not functioning
  • App crashes when entering OneDrive password
  • Slow/non-functional SFTP uploads
  • SFTP protocol incompatibility with macOS Sierra
  • Terminal CTRL key issues
  • Keyboard jumps up unexpectedly
  • File browser shows cached information loss
  • Cannot delete folders containing files without deleting individual files first

Requested features

26 requests
  • Vi/Vim key bindings for external keyboard
  • Remember last cursor position in files
  • Preserve user preferences across updates
  • Print functionality
  • Block editing/selection features
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  • FTP with SSL support
  • GitHub/Bitbucket integration
  • Native Git support
  • Code compilation support (C++, PHP, etc.)
  • Emmet support for HTML
  • Mosh terminal support for better responsiveness
  • Side-by-side tab editing
  • SSH key import capability
  • Auto-formatting and customizable text editor options
  • Space-for-tab indentation option
  • Syntax highlighting within markdown code blocks
  • Collapsible code blocks
  • Full screen file management
  • Equal-sized tabs like web browsers
  • Light/dark mode theme selection for UI
  • Intellisense/code completion improvements
  • LaTeX/TeX improvements
  • BASIC language support
  • MySQL/database support
  • Spanish UI translation
  • Preview window in split-screen mode

LidarCad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GoCoEdit

No in-app purchases

None

LidarCad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoCoEdit free?
GoCoEdit costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LidarCad free?
LidarCad costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GoCoEdit or LidarCad?
GoCoEdit is rated higher. GoCoEdit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while LidarCad averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.
Do GoCoEdit or LidarCad have ads?
Neither GoCoEdit nor LidarCad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoCoEdit or LidarCad?
GoCoEdit ships an update every 2 months, and LidarCad every 5 weeks. Most recently, GoCoEdit was updated on October 11, 2026 and LidarCad on September 28, 2026.

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