Comparison

InstantCoder vs CodeMaster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InstantCoder

This app allows you to write and run code on your iPhone and iPad, supporting a wide range of programming languages with features like syntax highlighting and real-time web previews. It also includes file management and cloud synchronization capabilities for seamless development on the go.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for mainstream languages
  • Code execution for Python, JS, Java, etc.
  • Real-time web preview
  • File management (zip/unzip)
  • Cloud synchronization
  • HTTP file upload/download
Features
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You are the best developer in the world and you would like to code anytime, anywhere. InstantCoder makes it possible for you to code apps on your lovely iPhone and iPad. Features - Syntax highlighting supporting all mainstream programming languages: css, js, html, swift, objective-c, c/c++, java, python, etc; - Autosave changes; - run code snippets in python, js, java, r, c/c++, lua and ruby; - Realtime preview for web applications with built-in web server; - Zip/unzip folder; - Upload and download files with HTTP directly to and from your devices; - Upload code and resources from the browser through HTTP; - Sync your source code among multiple devices via the Cloud service you choose;

About

CodeMaster

A professional mobile code editor and development tool for iOS. It offers comprehensive code browsing, editing, and management features, along with integrated tools for remote connections, database design, and GitHub integration.

Highlights
  • File management and browser
  • VS Code core Monaco editor
  • GitHub integration
  • Code snippet management
  • Database design tool
  • SSH client and SFTP
Features
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CodeMaster - Mobile Coding IDE CodeMaster is a professional code browsing and development tool for iOS platforms, specifically designed for developers. It integrates multiple practical tools, supports multiple programming languages, and provides complete mobile code browsing, editing, management, and auxiliary development capabilities. Features: - File Management and Browser: Supports WiFi and WebDAV file transfer between devices, quick access to code files on mobile, supports cross-screen programming, and allows access to files on mobile via URL for code editing; intuitive directory management interface, supports preview of multiple file formats, and simultaneously supports viewing, editing, decompression, and compression of various documents. - Code Editor: Integrates the VS Code core Monaco editor, delivering a desktop-level editing experience. Supports multi-language syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion and suggestions, and allows customization of multiple editor themes to suit usage habits. - GitHub Integration: Search for open-source projects and specific code snippets, browse trending projects on the platform; supports browsing personal profiles and repositories, and enables direct editing of project code on mobile devices, seamlessly connecting to open-source development. - Code Tools: Store and manage frequently used code snippets for quick insertion, built-in code comparison tool to contrast version differences, provide multi-language code execution environment and hundreds of code template libraries for various languages, enhancing development efficiency. - Database Design: Built-in database design tool supporting MySQL and other types of database design; graphical display of data content, equipped with SQL editor, can directly write and execute MySQL statements, convenient database management. - Remote Connection: Built-in SSH client to connect to remote servers, supports secure SFTP file transfer, allows direct management of remote server files from mobile devices, enabling remote operations anytime, anywhere. ►Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - With this subscription, you can access all features in the application without restrictions. - Subscription charges depend specifically on the selected subscription plan. - When you confirm the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. - You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription ends, otherwise it will auto-renew. - The subscription fee will be deducted from your account 24 hours before the current subscription ends, depending on the package you choose. Privacy Policy: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/terms_of_use_en.php If you have any questions or concerns, please visit http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/ and use our customer support email for feedback

Screenshots

InstantCoder4 screens
CodeMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InstantCoder at 100% against CodeMaster's 44%. InstantCoder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). CodeMaster's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (139 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InstantCoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 139 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of InstantCoder's written reviews are positive against 44% of CodeMaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstantCoder ships an update every 2 months, CodeMaster monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
InstantCoder versus CodeMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstantCoderCodeMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)4.6 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB170 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer淑敏 孙Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

InstantCoder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CodeMaster

All ratings139 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

InstantCoder

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium Version$0.99
3 purchases

CodeMaster

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$20.991 Year

Questions

Is InstantCoder free?
InstantCoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeMaster free?
CodeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InstantCoder or CodeMaster?
CodeMaster is rated higher. InstantCoder averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CodeMaster averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.
Do InstantCoder or CodeMaster have ads?
Neither InstantCoder nor CodeMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstantCoder or CodeMaster?
InstantCoder ships an update every 2 months, and CodeMaster monthly. Most recently, InstantCoder was updated on September 8, 2026 and CodeMaster on September 23, 2026.

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