# CodeForCash - Software Developer Coding Simulator Game

> Software developer simulator game where you code for virtual cash and upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Lazily Inspired.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeforcash-software-developer-coding-simulator-game/id896367987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lazily Inspired](https://appshunter.io/developer/517620725)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 221 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: enc
- Released: 2014-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeforcash-software-developer-coding-simulator-game/id896367987/reviews.md

## What is CodeForCash?

Are you an aspiring software developer?   (probably a good one already)  How about a product manager or someone in the tech field trying to see how they tick?  Know nothing about development ?  That's cool if you are or if you are not, this is the game for you!  Code for cash is exactly how it sounds, you code, for cash.  

You'll learn the ropes of how to be an efficient developer by earning all the software development tricks, buying the right hardware upgrades, or crypto-mining during the downtime.

3 E-Z steps:
1. Get cash as you code; CHECK.
2. Get upgrades to code faster with your cash; DOUBLE CHECK CHECK.
3. BOOM. Profit.

Have fun, coding for cash!

## Key features

- Code for virtual cash
- Learn developer tricks
- Buy hardware upgrades
- Crypto-mining
- Progressive profit system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hire An Intern | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double Earnings Rating | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Cash Balance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Vacation Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Vacation Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double XP Rate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gain 3 Levels | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CodeForCash?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⏰ Great time-killer for boredom
- 🎮 Simple yet complex mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 😄 Fun and satisfying experience
- 💻 Clever coding/developer references
- 🎵 Satisfying keyboard sound effects
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 🏆 Incremental progression system works well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Performance lag with coin drop effects at high earnings
- 🔢 No comma separators in large numbers (hard to read)
- ❌ Misleading marketing as 'coding game' (no real coding)
- 😴 Gets boring after extended play
- 🎮 Lacks clear instructions for beginners
- 🔇 Random muting issues
- 💰 Poor value for paid upgrades (Intern feature)
- 🎯 Generic gameplay concept
- 📊 Limited story or narrative depth

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Hardware upgrades grayed out or limited to one purchase at a time
- Random audio muting during gameplay
- Performance degradation with coin drop effects at high earnings rates
- Number display shows 'Null' with certain locales (French comma separator)
- FPS drops significantly during active gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Number formatting with commas and K/M/B abbreviations
- Stock market and contracts as money-making methods
- Hold-down tapping mechanic for passive income
- Ability to disable coin sprite effects
- More detailed upgrade descriptions and costs
- Better tutorial/instructions for new players
- More narrative or story elements
- Passive income improvements for paid upgrades
- Sound mute functionality improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeforcash-software-developer-coding-simulator-game/id896367987/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really fun

*2022-12-21*

Really fun to play when your trying to pass time or just bored in general and it’s so simple yet so complex it could use a few updates though I would suggest a stock market and contracts as money making methods

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2022-10-11*

Awesome game. I love the graphics and the game play. The concept, while pretty simple, is engaging and fun. One problem is that I spend a lot of time playing this game that I get behind schedule. There’s one problem with the game too. My hardware updates are all grayed out and I am only able to buy 1 at a time. Is that how it’s supposed to be or is it a bug?

### 1/5 — Lazily Inspired is right!

*2022-08-31, version 1.3*

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT waste your time on this app, and more importantly, do NOT waste your real money on this app.  Sure, it is really a great way to waste ALL YOUR TIME!!!  No imagination AT ALL!  Wasted, wasted, wasted energy.  I even feel that I wasted my time choosing to write a review.  I have done it for all of the people that are thinking of wasting time and money on such a ridiculous application .

### 5/5 — I love it

*2021-11-26, version 1.3*

I love it

### 5/5 — typed out an Confused

*2021-07-13, version 1.3*

So Stupid and I’m Hooked,What else can u say but u gots to try it because I can get it right hots to get 4000000 for next up grade😔

Been a couple weeks and still hooked some one teach me this skill , I need to make money doing this , is it possible at this point ! Need a youngster to teach me I am 20 years behind and would give 1 soul for the skilll of doing what you crave and getting paid PHat!! I could stop telling people I sweat and bread for at living it’s rough😎

### 1/5 — Just want the vacation

*2021-02-21, version 1.3*

Sooooo

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-11-05*

The game is fun but the coin drops significantly drop the FPS (frames per second) derastucly so that typeing on the keyboard for money at a high cash earning rate lags the game a lot so if you could developers Add a setting that turns off coin sprites

### 5/5 — For developers

*2020-09-11*

Great game, super fun, only issue is it randomly mutes.

### 5/5 — I like it a lot. Gives me satisfaction

*2020-08-01*

Yeah I really do you like it

### 5/5 — Just because

*2020-04-05*

I’m starting my game developing thing and i find this game really inspiring..

I really respect you :) i wish i had the chance to chat with you :/

## Frequently asked questions about CodeForCash

### What is CodeForCash?

CodeForCash is a game that simulates the experience of being a software developer. You'll earn virtual cash by coding, use that cash to upgrade your hardware and learn new skills, and aim to become profitable.

### What are the main features of this game?

Key features include earning cash through coding, purchasing hardware upgrades to code faster, learning software development tricks, and engaging in crypto-mining during downtime to increase your earnings.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the gameplay experience.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is suitable for aspiring software developers, product managers, individuals in the tech field, or anyone interested in understanding the development process in a fun, simulated environment.

### How do I make progress in the game?

Progress is made through a simple three-step system: first, you earn cash as you code. Second, you use that cash to buy upgrades that help you code faster. Finally, this leads to profit and further advancement in the game.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2015-02-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hi, everyone! Simon here.

Crushin' those bugs.

Here are some notable ones:
- Fixed an issue where the email screen caused the background to go white on iOS8
- 'Joke Of All Trades' Achievement is now attainable
- Fixed a display bug where some values were coming in as '(null)' if you were on a different region other than the US

### 1.2 — 2014-11-20

- crushing those bugs, heck yeah!
- improved performance when game center is enabled

### 1.1 — 2014-10-08

New Features:
- Promotions: gain XP and levels as you code; use those levels to further increase your coding abilities!
- Achievements & Leaderboard: show your friends, coworkers, frenemies who is the best coder
- iOS8 ready
- Bug fixes (like that nasty one that got rid of all the cool images) and tweaks based on feedback (thanks!)

### 1.0 — 2014-08-21

No release notes.

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