Best Not Emacs Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our not emacs list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Not Emacs Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Not EmacsNot EmacsFree4.0★ (21)NoNoMay 2026
2PushwordPushwordFreeNoNoJul 2026
3iVimiVimFree4.6★ (167)NoYesAug 2026
4Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
5Koder Code EditorKoder Code EditorFree4.6★ (12K)NoNoAug 2026
6Numerical³Numerical³Free4.8★ (1.3K)NoNoAug 2026
7Text Editor : Code EditorText Editor : Code EditorFree5.0★ (13)NoNoAug 2026
8FontLab - Keyboard  for iPhoneFontLab - Keyboard for iPhoneFree4.9★ (3.4K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Not Emacs

Not Emacs#1

Not Emacs by Marc Feeley

Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.0(21 ratings)
Free
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A programmer's text editor that mimics common Emacs keybindings and supports iCloud document syncing across devices. It offers syntax highlighting for several languages and is optimized for external keyboards, with an extended virtual keyboard as a backup.

Pushword#2

Pushword by Sedat Yildirim

Ultimate Text Editor
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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A polished text and code editor for Apple devices. Write and edit code, Markdown, notes, and more with features like syntax highlighting, Markdown preview, and PDF export. It's designed for developers, students, and writers who need a fast, native editing experience.

iVim#3

iVim by 文礼 周

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(167 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app brings the powerful Vim text editor to iOS devices. It offers advanced features like custom font import, an extended and customizable keyboard, multistage language input, and seamless integration with other apps through sharing and document pickers. Advanced functionalities like plugin management and version control are available via in-app purchases or a subscription.

What We Love

  • 🎯 Excellent Vim port with most keybindings and features working correctly
  • ⌨️ Innovative custom keyboard with easy access to special characters and Vim keys
  • 🔌 Great integration with iOS Files app and external keyboards
  • 🎨 Highly customizable with plugin support and color schemes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard constantly pops up and obscures content
  • 🐛 Difficulty hiding keyboard on iPad
  • ⚠️ App appears abandoned with infrequent updates

More Not Emacs apps to explore

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Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Free

This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

Google Search integrationGIF and emoji searchGlide Typing for faster input
🔧 Utilities
(59K)
free
5
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
Koder Code Editor
(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Free

A powerful code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, remote file access, and a built-in terminal. Perfect for developers who need to code on the go with a well-designed interface.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesRemote file access (SFTP, Dropbox, WebDAV)Built-in SSH client
🛠️ Developer Tools
(12K)
paid
6
Numerical³
Numerical³
Numerical³
The Calculator Without Equal
Free

A powerful and beautifully designed calculator app that offers advanced scientific functions, automatic bracket handling, and a unique no-equals button interface. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features like widgets and keyboards for calculations anywhere.

No equals button interfaceAutomatic bracket handlingFull scientific keypad
🔧 Utilities
(1.3K)
paid
7
Text Editor : Code Editor
Text Editor : Code Editor
Text Editor : Code Editor
#1 App Built for Developers
Free

A professional code and text editor for developers, students, and creators. It offers fast performance, extensive language support, and advanced editing features for a smooth and reliable coding experience on Apple devices.

Professional code and text editingFast and lightweight performanceTree-sitter powered syntax highlighting
🛠️ Developer Tools
(13)
free
8
FontLab - Keyboard  for iPhone
FontLab - Keyboard  for iPhone
FontLab - Keyboard for iPhone
Text Fonts Keyboard
Free

Transform your text with a vast collection of fonts, emojis, and symbols. Easily set up a custom keyboard to use these creative elements in any app that supports custom fonts. Export font files and create unique text stickers for enhanced communication.

100+ keyboard fontsInstall 200+ system fontsUse fonts in any app
🔧 Utilities
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
9
miu – Minimal Text Editor
miu – Minimal Text Editor
miu – Minimal Text Editor
Fast, simple native editor
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Your second brain on the go
Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that utilizes local Markdown files. This app acts as your personal second brain, accessible on your mobile device for seamless note-taking and idea connection.

Local Markdown file storageCustomizable toolbarGraph view for connections
📊 Productivity
(2.7K)
free
11
VivaDicta - Speech to Text
VivaDicta - Speech to Text
VivaDicta - Speech to Text
Voice Transcription with AI
Free

Transform spoken words into polished text instantly across all your apps. Utilize powerful AI presets for rewriting, styling, summarizing, and translating, with all processing done on-device for maximum privacy. Enjoy a completely free experience with no subscriptions or ads.

Voice dictation to textUniversal keyboard for all apps40+ AI presets for text processing
📊 Productivity
(12)
free
12
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard
Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard
Copilot | Emojis | Tone change
Free

This intelligent keyboard learns your writing style to provide accurate autocorrect and helpful predictions. It offers customizable themes and quick access to emojis and GIFs, allowing you to communicate faster and more efficiently.

Learns writing styleAccurate autocorrectHelpful predictions
🔧 Utilities
(121K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Arikh
Arikh
Arikh
Code & Write Professionally
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
Linux in your pocket
Free

Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.

Linux-like shell environmentFile editing with sed and catFile manipulation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.2K)
free
15
SoloMD
SoloMD
SoloMD
Minimalist Markdown editor
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
HTML Creator : Editor & Viewer
HTML Creator : Editor & Viewer
HTML Creator : Editor & Viewer
Write & Preview HTML Instantly
Free

This app is a fast and lightweight HTML editor and viewer for iOS devices. It allows developers to write, edit, and preview HTML code in real-time with a built-in web view engine, offering a clean and focused development environment.

Live HTML previewSyntax highlighting code editorAuto indentation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(41)
free
17
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Themes & Custom Fonts
Free

Customize your iPhone keyboard with unique designs and custom fonts. Access a built-in emoji keyboard, create your own skins, and use shortcuts for faster typing. Enjoy weekly updates with new themes and personalized typing sounds.

Customizable keyboard themesBuilt-in emoji and stickersKeyboard skin maker
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Mobile for Claude Code
Mobile for Claude Code
Mobile for Claude Code
by salih berkay kokesmer
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
PhoneDeck
PhoneDeck
PhoneDeck
v1.3
Free

Transform your iPhone into a wireless controller for your Mac. Launch any application, control system functions, or open websites with a single tap. It offers a streamlined, privacy-focused experience without requiring an account or cloud services.

Launch any Mac app with one tapControl system functions (volume, brightness, media)Open websites instantly
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
20
exe.dev
exe.dev
exe.dev
a VM for every idea
Free

Manage your virtual machines and coding agent from your phone. Transform ideas into production-ready code remotely. Offers auto-renewable monthly subscriptions for various plans.

Virtual machine managementCoding agent integrationRemote development
🛠️ Developer Tools
(6)
subscription

FAQ about Not Emacs

What are the best not emacs apps for iPhone?
Not Emacs tops our not emacs apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 21 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top not emacs apps we rank are free to download, including Not Emacs and Pushword.
Not Emacs has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ not emacs apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Not Emacs is a text editor designed for programmers that supports many common Emacs keybindings. It allows you to edit iCloud documents and offers syntax highlighting for languages like Lisp, Scheme, JavaScript, CSS, and XML.
Yes, Not Emacs allows editing of iCloud documents, which are automatically available from other devices. This ensures your work is synced and accessible across your Apple ecosystem.