VS Code Alternatives for iPad

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

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Visual Studio Code alternatives page was last updated Feb 22, 2025
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  1. Replit icon
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    Replit

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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.

    61 Replit alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Run code
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Autocompletion
    7. Git icon  Git Support
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Bootstrap
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Code Formatting
    12.  Syntax Highlighting
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    • Replit is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Visual Studio Code.

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    Textastic

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    Textastic is an advanced code editor for iOS and macOS with support for syntax highlighting, remote file transfer, and SSH.

    67 Textastic alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    6.  Support for SFTP
    7.  Local Storage
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    CodeBrew

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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.

    55 CodeBrew alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    CodeBrew Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Java IDE
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    Runestone

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

    54 Runestone alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Code Formatting
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
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