# Contributions for GitHub vs Codereader.dev

The clearest difference is rating: Codereader.dev at 5.0 against Contributions for GitHub's 4.3. Codereader.dev also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Contributions for GitHub's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contributions for GitHub sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Codereader.dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codereader.dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Contributions for GitHub's written reviews are positive against 100% of Codereader.dev's.

Contributions for GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contributions for GitHub | Codereader.dev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contributions-for-github/id1153432612/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereaderdev/id6444749484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [昊天 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/981803173) | [Matias Andrade Guzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656626837) |

## What reviewers say

### Contributions for GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contributions-for-github/id1153432612)

Visualize your GitHub contribution activity with interactive widgets and an Apple Watch app. This free, open-source tool offers a clear overview of your coding engagement, with more features planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** GitHub contribution graph widgets, Apple Watch app, Open-source, Free to use, Supports multiple Apple devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coke | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a meal | $8.99 | one-time |


### Codereader.dev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereaderdev/id6444749484)

Capture code ideas and notes on the go, read code comfortably on your phone with customizable displays, and support multiple programming languages. This tool aims to make your coding life more flexible and convenient.

**Highlights:** Capture code ideas on the fly, Read code comfortably on phone, Customizable display, Multi-language support, Quick code reviews, Jot down notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codereader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contributions for GitHub free?

Contributions for GitHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codereader.dev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Contributions for GitHub or Codereader.dev?

Codereader.dev is rated higher. Contributions for GitHub averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Codereader.dev averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Contributions for GitHub or Codereader.dev have ads?

Neither Contributions for GitHub nor Codereader.dev shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contributions for GitHub or Codereader.dev?

Contributions for GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, and Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. Most recently, Contributions for GitHub was updated on September 29, 2026 and Codereader.dev on October 7, 2026.

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