GoCoEdit vs LicenseManagerPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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. ------------------------------
LicenseManagerPro
Manage all your software licenses, including keys, purchase dates, and expiration. Get automatic notifications for renewals and track update periods. Organize with custom fields, categories, and iCloud sync across devices.
- Track license keys and details
- Automatic renewal notifications
- Custom fields for organization
- iCloud synchronization
- Color-coded categories
- Bulk editing
- CSV and JSON export
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LicenseManagerPro – Manage your software licenses professionally Keep track of all your software licenses – on Mac and iPad. LicenseManagerPro stores license keys, purchase dates, expiration dates and every detail you need to never miss a renewal or hunt for a license key again. CORE FEATURES • Up to 4 license keys per license – perfect for family, team or multi-device licenses, each with its own license file. • Track updates & support – record per license whether updates are included for life or limited in time. Get notified automatically before your update period ends. • Smart expiration notifications – configurable lead time for license expiry and end of update period. Never miss a renewal again. • Custom fields – add your own fields per license: vendor, invoice number, internal reference, activation link. Fully flexible, with field types like text, number, date, URL or attachment. • iCloud synchronization – your licenses are always up to date on Mac and iPad. Changes are transferred in real time over your private iCloud account – no third-party servers. • Categories & organization – color-coded categories for design software, developer tools, productivity apps and more. Categories can be created and reordered freely. • Bulk-edit multiple licenses – assign categories or delete in batches when working with large collections. IMPORT, EXPORT & MIGRATION • BundleHunt and KeyKeeper import directly from the CSV file – including categories. • CSV and JSON export for backups or moving between devices. • Drag & Drop for license files, app icons and attachments. EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE • Automatic icon import – installed apps are recognized and their icons imported. • Full-text search across all licenses. • Recently viewed – the ten most recently opened licenses, one click away. • Attachments – attach invoices, PDFs or license confirmations directly to the license. • Copy license keys with a single click. • Compact or standard view – adapts to the size of your collection. INTERNATIONAL • 13 languages – German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Turkish, Chinese and Russian. • 11 currencies – Euro, US dollar, British pound, Swiss franc, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian krone, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, Turkish lira and Russian ruble. SECURITY & PRIVACY • Password protection with Touch ID – optional auto-lock after inactivity. • Your data belongs to you – synchronized only through your personal iCloud account, no server of our own, no third parties, no sign-up required. WHO IS LICENSEMANAGERPRO FOR? → Software developers with many tools and frameworks → Designers and creatives using Adobe, Affinity or similar suites → IT administrators keeping track of team licenses → Power users with extensive software collections → BundleHunt and KeyKeeper users looking for a modern alternative → Anyone losing track between subscriptions, one-time purchases and renewals WHY LICENSEMANAGERPRO? In times of growing software subscriptions and digital licenses, keeping an overview has become a challenge. LicenseManagerPro brings order to your collection: → Spot renewals in time instead of being surprised → License keys at hand when you need them → Cost transparency in the dashboard by currency and category → One central place for everything around your software Native Mac and iPad app. One-time purchase, no subscription. Built by an independent developer in Denmark. For questions or feedback, please reach out via the support page.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LicenseManagerPro at Free against GoCoEdit's $8.99. LicenseManagerPro also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). GoCoEdit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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
LicenseManagerPro is free to download; GoCoEdit costs $8.99 up front. LicenseManagerPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoCoEdit asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoCoEdit ships an update every 2 months, LicenseManagerPro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoCoEdit | LicenseManagerPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (122 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Gogolin | Klaus Mack |
Customer experience
GoCoEdit
LicenseManagerPro
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
LicenseManagerPro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoCoEdit
No in-app purchases
LicenseManagerPro
- Full Version$8.99









