Comparison

JSBox vs CodeSnippet PRO

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

Head to head
About

JSBox

This app is a mobile JavaScript IDE that allows users to learn and write JavaScript code. It provides tools to create native iOS utilities, widgets, extensions, and more, catering to both beginners and experienced developers.

Highlights
  • Mobile JavaScript IDE
  • Create native iOS utilities
  • Design widgets and keyboards
  • Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Beautiful code editor
  • Advanced development tools
  • iOS extension support
Features
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* JSBox is featured by: sspai.com, Price Tag, AppSolution etc # What's JSBox? JSBox is an Integrated Development Environment for JavaScript. You can learn to code JavaScript here, as we provide tons of utilities to enhance the development experience. JSBox is amazing for both beginners and experienced engineers. Don't you wanna try it out? Don't hesitate to create cool stuff—do it now! # What can JSBox do? Of course you can write JavaScript, but the most important thing is that you can create native iOS utilities, such as: - Upload photos you have just taken to the server - Create a widget to check bus information - Schedule tasks by leveraging date-based or location-based notifications - Design an extension for the Photos app to search photos directly - Design your own widget and keyboard - Make a real-time tool to query the exchange rate - Collect your most important contacts and handle it on the widget There are many possibilities; we believe you can create coolest stuff. # What's in JSBox? JSBox is not only a full-fledged environment for standard JavaScript, but also provides many utilities: - A safe environment to run JavaScript natively with incredible performance - A beautiful editor to write JavaScript, multiple themes, auto-completion, and snippets... - Many advanced development tools: lint, prettier, diff viewer and database viewer... - A desktop extension to write code extremely fast and comfortable - Almost all the cool tech in iOS: Siri/Shortcuts, Today Widget, Action Extension, 3D Touch, Home Screen Shortcut... - A lot of awesome examples for beginner We are still working on it and will introduce cooler features in the future. # Terms of Use https://jsboxbbs.com/d/1035-terms-of-service # Privacy Policy https://jsboxbbs.com/d/1034-privacy-policy # Contact us! Please contact us in the following ways. Don't hesitate to report any issues. Thank you! - [Community](https://en.jsboxbbs.com) - [Email](mailto:log.e@qq.com) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cyanapps) - [Weibo](https://weibo.com/0x00eeee)

About

CodeSnippet PRO

Organize and quickly access your code snippets across multiple devices. Supports over 170 programming languages and offers customizable themes. Secure your code with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Save and reuse code snippets
  • Support for 170+ programming languages
  • Customizable themes
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Biometric security (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • Search and tag snippets
  • Collaboration on shared snippets
Features
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WRITE CODE ONCE AND REUSE IT ANYTIME YOU NEED IT Keep all your code snippets in one place and use them when you want! CodeSnippet PRO lets you save all code snippets with 170+ programming languages (Python, Swift, Kotlin, Javascript, Ruby, etc..) and 70+ themes to fit your programming needs. You can use CodeSnippet PRO in order to save, copy and share code snippets in one tap. Key features: • Select the programming language, your favorite theme and store any code snippet • Open, copy or share code snippets in one tap • Tag code snippets to keep them at hand • iCloud sync: keep code snippets synchronized across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) • Collaborate with other users on shared code snippets • Search across your code snippets to find them easily • Manage your favorite snippets • Protect your code with Touch ID or Face ID CodeSnippet PRO is the ultimate tool to boost your work and productivity, by providing quick access to frequently used code fragments. Just write code once and reuse it anytime you need it! - Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/62035904 T&C: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JSBox4 screens
CodeSnippet PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeSnippet PRO at 100% against JSBox's 50%. JSBox's advantage is chart position (#73 vs unranked). 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. JSBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and CodeSnippet PRO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSBox ships an update fortnightly, CodeSnippet PRO every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
JSBox versus CodeSnippet PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSBoxCodeSnippet PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (85 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖 钟Beatcode Srl

Customer experience

JSBox

All ratings85 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative46.7%

CodeSnippet PRO

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JSBox

Subscriptions2
  • JSBox Pro$7.991 Year
  • JSBox Pro - Discount$7.991 Year
3 purchases

CodeSnippet PRO

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is JSBox free?
JSBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeSnippet PRO free?
CodeSnippet PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JSBox or CodeSnippet PRO have ads?
Neither JSBox nor CodeSnippet PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSBox or CodeSnippet PRO?
JSBox ships an update fortnightly, and CodeSnippet PRO every 11 days. Most recently, JSBox was updated on September 24, 2026 and CodeSnippet PRO on September 7, 2026.

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