# Bluetooth Terminal vs Code Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bluetooth Terminal at weekly against Code Editor's every 5 weeks. Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 36%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Terminal sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Code Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Bluetooth Terminal against 3.1 for Code Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Bluetooth Terminal's written reviews are positive against 54% of Code Editor's.

Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, Code Editor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Terminal | Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-terminal/id1058693037/reviews)** | [3.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-compiler-and-ide/id1581290510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#92** |
| Size | 11 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Pistrol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057723256) | [Rhythm Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581290512) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-terminal/id1058693037)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Prototype Bluetooth LE hardware by sending and receiving data in various formats. Inspect device services, characteristics, and values. Offers features like a button matrix for control and session export.

**Highlights:** Send data as ASCII, HEX, or Decimal, View device services and characteristics, Inspect device name, UUID, and RSSI, Button matrix for sending commands, Export session data as CSV, Send current time as Unix timestamp

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show RSSI Values | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Stamp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 1 coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Controller Buttons | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 coffees | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 3 coffees | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for BLE
- 🚀 Connects devices easily
- 👍 Useful for custom scripts
- 👍 Solves specific device connection issues
- 👍 Free version is functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Disconnects when using controller/buttons
- 🐛 Paid features don't work
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Limited free functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnects when using controller/buttons
- Controller buttons do not send correct data
- App crashes on refresh
- App disconnects Bluetooth constantly
- Cannot connect to some devices

**Requested features**

- Add decimal to ASCII text decoder
- Log read data to a file
- Improve controller button functionality
- Add joystick support
- Add support for other languages (e.g., Arabic)


### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-compiler-and-ide/id1581290510)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for 110+ languages, Online compiler for 30+ languages, Code assist and auto-completion, Multi-tab navigation, Unlimited undo/redo, Cloud file access (FTP, WebDAV, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive), GitHub/GitLab integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Forever) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for coding on the go
- 👍 Supports many languages
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for learning and quick edits
- 👍 Minimal ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Unskippable, full-screen ads
- 😠 Ads after every file operation
- 😠 Ads interrupt workflow
- 😠 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 😠 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Uninterruptible ads
- Cannot create new files
- Cannot copy files
- Sidebar cannot be reopened after closing
- Cannot save files

**Requested features**

- SFTP protocol connection
- Add a run button
- Error indicator during typing
- Custom keyboard with coding symbols
- Ability to edit visual styles/syntax coloring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Terminal free?

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

### Is Code Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Terminal or Code Editor?

Bluetooth Terminal is rated higher. Bluetooth Terminal averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Code Editor averages 3.1 from 45 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Terminal or Code Editor have ads?

Both Bluetooth Terminal and Code Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Terminal or Code Editor?

Bluetooth Terminal ships an update weekly, and Code Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth Terminal was updated on November 13, 2026 and Code Editor on November 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bluetooth Terminal or Code Editor?

Bluetooth Terminal currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Code Editor at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*