# GoCoEdit vs Anytype

The clearest difference is price: Anytype at Free against GoCoEdit's $8.99. Anytype also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). GoCoEdit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (78% vs 64%). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Anytype is free to download; GoCoEdit costs $8.99 up front. Anytype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GoCoEdit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GoCoEdit against 4.5 for Anytype. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 252 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of GoCoEdit's written reviews are positive against 64% of Anytype's.

GoCoEdit ships an update every 2 months, Anytype fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoCoEdit | Anytype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocoedit-code-and-text-editor/id869346854/reviews)** | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280) | [Any Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689366900) |

## What reviewers say

### GoCoEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocoedit-code-and-text-editor/id869346854)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent remote file editing via SFTP/SSH
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 💡 Multiple cursor support like Sublime Text
- 🎨 Beautiful themes and syntax highlighting
- 📱 Works seamlessly on iPad and iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Settings not preserved across app updates
- 🐛 FaceID authentication only works once per session
- 🐛 Frequent SFTP crashes with large repositories
- 🐛 Dropbox integration shows incomplete file listings
- 🐛 File size limitations (cannot open 4MB+ files)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Vi/Vim key bindings for external keyboard
- Remember last cursor position in files
- Preserve user preferences across updates
- Print functionality
- Block editing/selection features


### Anytype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytype-the-everything-app/id6449487029)

This app unifies conversations, documents, notes, files, and databases into a single, private application. It offers powerful, local-first collaboration with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and secure cross-device syncing, ensuring your data always remains yours.

**Highlights:** Unified workspace for conversations, docs, notes, files, and databases, End-to-end encrypted and offline accessible, Local-first collaboration, Create and edit pages with blocks, Define custom content types, Publish content to the web, Manage lists and tasks with properties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Builder | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 🔒 Privacy-focused and secure
- 👍 Customizable and adaptable
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Comprehensive note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🤔 Lack of certain features like calendar and formulas
- 🔋 Performance issues on mobile devices
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience between desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss or duplication
- Inconsistent behavior when working with nested lists
- Page jumps and cursor positioning problems

**Requested features**

- Add calendar and scheduling features
- Improve mobile app performance and stability
- Implement formulas and automation capabilities
- Allow more customization options for fonts and UI
- Add widgets for quick access to notes and data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoCoEdit free?

GoCoEdit costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anytype free?

Anytype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GoCoEdit or Anytype?

GoCoEdit is rated higher. GoCoEdit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Anytype averages 4.5 from 252 ratings.

### Do GoCoEdit or Anytype have ads?

Neither GoCoEdit nor Anytype shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoCoEdit or Anytype?

GoCoEdit ships an update every 2 months, and Anytype fortnightly. Most recently, GoCoEdit was updated on November 1, 2026 and Anytype on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*