Best Sublime Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to sublime text or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Sublime Text Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Runestone Text EditorRunestone Text EditorFree was $4.994.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
2Koder Code EditorKoder Code EditorFree4.6★ (12K)NoNoAug 2026
3SubtextSubtextFree4.5★ (77)NoNoAug 2026
4Code Editor - Compiler & IDECode Editor - Compiler & IDEFree3.2★ (43)YesYesAug 2026
5Textastic Code EditorTextastic Code EditorFree was $9.994.7★ (2.5K)NoYesAug 2026
6TextEditor : Rich Text EditorTextEditor : Rich Text EditorFree4.3★ (2.9K)YesNoAug 2026
7HTML EditorHTML EditorFree4.2★ (819)NoYesAug 2026
8Text Editor.Text Editor.Free4.4★ (4.3K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Sublime Text

Runestone Text Editor#1

Runestone Text Editor by Simon B. Støvring

Edit plain text and code
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#27in Developer Tools
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A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

What We Love

  • 💎 Excellent text editor
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and appearance
  • 🔒 Secure file storage and sync

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating files/folders
  • 📝 Limited functionality without premium
Koder Code Editor#2

Koder Code Editor by Reny Mustika

(S)FTP, Dropbox, Webdav, SSH
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😐(12K ratings)
Free
#27in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for coding on the go
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 🚀 Supports multiple file formats

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs when switching between apps
  • 🐛 File corruption and data loss
Subtext#3

Subtext by Charcoal Design

Simple, elegant text editor
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(77 ratings)
Free
#76in Developer Tools
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A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and efficient
  • 🚀 Fast and lightweight
  • 🆓 Free and no ads
  • ✨ Clean and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Fails on network drives
  • 🐛 Data corruption risk
  • 🐛 Difficulty unselecting text

More Sublime Text apps to explore

4
Code Editor - Compiler & IDE
Code Editor - Compiler & IDE
Code Editor - Compiler & IDE
Programming on mobile
Free

This app is a powerful mobile code editor and compiler designed for programmers. It offers syntax highlighting for numerous languages, code assistance, and the ability to compile and run code directly on your device. Access files from cloud storage and version control systems, with customizable themes and extensive editing features.

Syntax highlighting for 110+ languagesOnline compiler for 30+ languagesCode assist and auto-completion
🛠️ Developer Tools
(43)
free with in-app purchases
5
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesSFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox clientBuilt-in SSH terminal
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.5K)
subscription
6
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
TextEditor : Rich Text Editor
Word Processor & Notes List
Free

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

Rich text editingGoogle Docs synchronizationPortrait/Landscape mode
📊 Productivity
(2.9K)
ad-supported
7
HTML Editor
HTML Editor
HTML Editor
by Intrepid
Free

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

Syntax highlightingCode completion suggestionsLive preview panel
🛠️ Developer Tools
(819)
free with in-app purchases
8
Text Editor.
Text Editor.
Text Editor.
A must have text editor
Free

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

Browse and edit cloud filesSupports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JSRich text editing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(4.3K)
freemium
9
Aggregate Module: Text Metric
Aggregate Module: Text Metric
Aggregate Module: Text Metric
by Cleate Rose
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Fancy Text Generator & Status
Fancy Text Generator & Status
Fancy Text Generator & Status
by Muhammad Asad Khan
Free

Create stylish and decorative text for social media and chat. Add cool fonts and text art to your images to impress friends with unique messages and quotes.

Stylish text generationCool fonts and text artAdd text to images
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free
11
Text Editor - HTML Code Editor
Text Editor - HTML Code Editor
Text Editor - HTML Code Editor
Text, Coding, SSH, SFTP, Web
Free

Edit and view text files, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly on your device. This tool supports rich text editing and allows you to easily share your files.

Browse and edit text filesHTML, CSS, JS file supportRich text editing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
free
12
PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text
PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text
PicTextEdit-Change Photo Text
AI photo text editor
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
13
DataCamp: Data Science & AI
DataCamp: Data Science & AI
DataCamp: Data Science & AI
Learn Python, SQL, R, & Coding
Free

Learn in-demand coding and AI skills through interactive courses and real-world projects. Master languages like Python and SQL, and gain certifications to advance your career in data science and AI.

Interactive coding coursesReal-world projectsAI-assisted learning
📚 Education
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
TutuType - Text on Path
TutuType - Text on Path
TutuType - Text on Path
Curved text & aesthetic fonts
Free

Create unique text designs by drawing paths for your words to follow. This app offers intuitive control over layout, allowing for free expression and dynamic text animation. Export your creations as high-resolution PNGs or Live Photos.

Draw custom text pathsUse pre-set geometriesApply polka dot ornaments
📷 Photo & Video
(9)
free
15
Big Text - Fullscreen Text
Big Text - Fullscreen Text
Big Text - Fullscreen Text
Display large text on screen
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
QuickEditor - Text & Code
QuickEditor - Text & Code
QuickEditor - Text & Code
Advanced Text & Code Editor.
Free

A powerful and fast text and code editor for iOS and macOS. It unifies local files, cloud storage, and remote servers in a customizable workspace with advanced editing tools and syntax highlighting.

Advanced file managerUnified global searchSyntax highlighting
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
17
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
PDF Text Editor ‑ Edit PDF
Change & rewrite existing text
Free

Edit, annotate, and organize PDF documents directly on your device. Modify existing text, add new content, and manage pages with a comprehensive suite of offline tools. Prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no account required.

Edit existing PDF textAdd new text and imagesAnnotate with drawing tools
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
18
TextCool : Text to Image
TextCool : Text to Image
TextCool : Text to Image
Convert letters to cool photo
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
19
iEditor – Text Code Editor
iEditor – Text Code Editor
iEditor – Text Code Editor
Best source code editor
Free

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

Create and import text/source code filesSyntax highlighting for C, Java, HTMLSearch and replace functionality
📊 Productivity
(189)
ad-supported
20
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

FAQ about Sublime Text

What are the best sublime text apps for iPhone?
Runestone Text Editor tops our sublime text apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top sublime text apps we rank are free to download, including Runestone Text Editor and Koder Code Editor.
Runestone Text Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ sublime text apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Runestone Text Editor is a powerful plain text and code editor designed for iPhone and iPad. It provides features like syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages, line numbers, advanced search and replace, and extensive customization options to enhance the editing experience for both code and plain text.
Key features include syntax highlighting for over a dozen languages, a selection of twelve themes, innovative find and replace functionality, customizable fonts and sizes, line and column cursor indicators, and the ability to use multiple windows on iPad. It also supports code formatting with Prettier.js and various text encodings.