# Codemag vs Penn&Slavery

The clearest difference is rating: Penn&Slavery at 5.0 against Codemag's 1.0. Penn&Slavery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Codemag's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codemag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 6 months. Penn&Slavery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Penn&Slavery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively.

Codemag ships an update every 12 months, Penn&Slavery every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codemag | Penn&Slavery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemag/id1003648353/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-and-slavery/id1551814600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [University of Pennsylvania](https://appshunter.io/developer/437910363) |

## What reviewers say

### Codemag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemag/id1003648353)

Access in-depth articles for software developers covering mobile, cloud, database, and architecture. Explore a free, open-source framework for simplified application development. Subscribe to the magazine for regular content updates.

**Highlights:** In-depth articles on mobile, cloud, and database development, Real-world software development experience from authors, Free, open-source CODE Framework, Simplified data access components, Magazine subscriptions available within the app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CODE Magazine | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| CODE Magazine | $13.99 | per year |
| CODE Magazine - May/June 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine - July/August 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine - September/Ocotober 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine - Nov/Dec 2015 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine - Jan/Feb 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine - July - August 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine - November/December 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| CODE Magazine September - Octo | $3.99 | one-time |


### Penn&Slavery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-and-slavery/id1551814600)

Explore the legacy of slavery at the University of Pennsylvania through an augmented reality tour. Six stops on campus bring stories to life, with all content accessible even if you're not physically present.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experiences, Self-guided historical tour, Six story stops, On-campus and remote access, University of Pennsylvania focus

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codemag free?

Codemag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penn&Slavery free?

Penn&Slavery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codemag or Penn&Slavery?

Penn&Slavery is rated higher. Codemag averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Penn&Slavery averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Codemag or Penn&Slavery have ads?

Neither Codemag nor Penn&Slavery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codemag or Penn&Slavery?

Codemag ships an update every 12 months, and Penn&Slavery every 18 months. Most recently, Codemag was updated on October 24, 2026 and Penn&Slavery on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*