MongoLime vs Code App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MongoLime
A mobile client for managing MongoDB databases, offering efficient collection and document editing, versatile query capabilities, and secure connection options. It supports various MongoDB versions and cloud providers, with robust data export and diagnostic features.
- Collection and database management
- User-friendly document editor
- Aggregate queries and Indexes management
- Secure SSH Tunnel and SSL support
- Robust authentication
- Data export to JSON and ZIP
- Diagnostic information
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MongoLime is a modern, cutting-edge application meticulously crafted by and for developers. As an essential mobile tool designed for MongoDB interactions, we incorporate detailed attention to usability and efficiency for a superb user experience. Highlighted Features: - Efficient collection and database management. - User-friendly document editor. - Versatile aggregate queries and Indexes management. - Secure built-in SSH Tunnel and SSL support. - Robust authentication routes (SCRAM, X.509 with Client Certificate, and AWS IAM). - Handy data export to JSON and ZIP. - Comprehensive diagnostic information (collections and databases statistics). - Supported Replica Sets, Sharded Clusters, and Load Balanced servers. - Reliable Passcode, and Face ID protection mechanisms. - Convenient Connections Import & Export. Recent Enhancements (v2.4.0): - SSH tunnel reworked: private key authentication works with modern OpenSSH servers, plus ed25519, ECDSA and PuTTY (.ppk) key support. - Verified compatibility with MongoDB 8. - Precise number handling: doubles and large int64 values keep their exact type and precision. - Clear "Connection lost" indication when the server stops responding. - Numerous fixes across document saving, database export, aggregation and connection import. MongoDB Versions Supported: MongoDB 3.6 or above (up to 8.x) Cloud Providers Supported: MongoDB Atlas, Amazon DocumentDB, Azure Cosmos DB, and others. For support and assistance, use the in-app Support page — we respond to every request.
Code App
This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.
- Desktop-class code editor
- Built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP, Java runtimes
- Autocompletion and language features
- Local file system support
- SSH/FTP remote connection
- Embedded terminal
- Git version control
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Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime. We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app: * A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code) * Autocomplete, static code analysis and other language features for Python & Java * First class local file system support * Extensive local language support * SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal) * Embedded emulated terminal * Git Version Control * Package manager support (pip and npm) * Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more Read Code App's documentation: code.thebaselab.com See the project's source code, roadmap, discussion on GitHub: github.com/thebaselab/codeapp Send us an email: support@thebaselab.com Privacy Policy: thebaselab.com/privacypolicies Terms of Use (EULA): www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MongoLime at 4.7 against Code App's 4.0. MongoLime also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Code App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support 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
MongoLime costs $9.99 and Code App $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MongoLime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 301 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MongoLime's written reviews are positive against 64% of Code App's.
MongoLime ships an update every 4 months, Code App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MongoLime | Code App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (65 ratings) — better | 4.0 (301 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews — better | 63.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 | 301 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #62 | #28 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 963 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobibean, LLC | thebaselab Ltd |
Customer experience
MongoLime
Code App
Bugs and requests
MongoLime
Reported bugs
16 issues- Cannot create indexes
- File collections not displayed
- SSH connection issues
- URL with connect over SSH not parsed
- Replica set connection via SSH tunnel not working
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- App crashes on launch (older iOS versions)
- Data structure distortion
- Connection hidden behind header on iPhone X
- Tap detection offset on iPhone X
- App crashes on startup on iPhone XS Max
- Does not start on iPhone Xs Max
- SSH auth via PEM key issues
- Display issues with large number of collections
- Does not pull every doc when looking at a collection
- Connection issues with Mongo Atlas
- SSH geht nicht
Requested features
18 requests- Bulk delete and edit functionality
- Mongosh feature
- More options and better design
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
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- Ability to view and edit file collections
- Shell access
- Import JSON or CSV files
- Scheduled backup feature with local notification
- Aggregation capability
- Chinese language support
- Fix display issues on iPhone X
- Fix connection issues on iPhone XS Max
- Fix launch issues on iOS 12
- Fix SSH URL parsing
- Fix replica set connection via SSH tunnel
- Support for MongoDB v2.4
- Add more features
Code App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MongoLime
No in-app purchases
Code App
No in-app purchases









