VS Code Alternatives for iPad

Visual Studio Code is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Cursor, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Visual Studio Code and six of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Visual Studio Code are Replit, Textastic, Neon Vision Editor and CodeBrew.

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  1. Cursor icon
     59 likes

    The AI-first Code Editor. Build software faster in an editor designed for pair-programming with AI.

    169 Cursor alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
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  2. Replit icon
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    Replit is a collaborative cloud development environment offering in-browser IDE features like AI assistance, real-time collaboration, Git support, hosting, deployment, syntax highlighting, plugin extensibility, ad-free UI, dark mode, and live code sharing.

    145 Replit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  3. Textastic icon
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    Textastic is an advanced code editor for iOS and macOS with support for syntax highlighting, remote file transfer, and SSH.

    74 Textastic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. A native editor for Markdown, notes, and code across macOS, iPhone, and iPad. Minimal by design. Quick edits, fast file access, no IDE bloat.

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. CodeBrew icon
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    Unleash the power of Java coding on your iPhone or iPad with CodeBrew - the ultimate Java Integrated Development Environment designed for developers on the go. Dive into the world of seamless coding, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your programming journey.

    60 CodeBrew alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Runestone icon
     3 likes

    A performant, lightweight, and simple plain text editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, search and replace, page guide, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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