# Code Runner Pro vs Code Companion Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Runner Pro at 50% against Code Companion Lite's 0%. Code Runner Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (53 vs 2). Code Companion Lite's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Code Companion Lite is free to download; Code Runner Pro costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Code Companion Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Runner Pro has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Code Runner Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Code Companion Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Runner Pro | Code Companion Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-pro-cpr-timer/id1318832552/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-companion-lite/id6455064832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Angel Vazquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133273955) | [National Emergency Resource Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383458744) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Runner Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-pro-cpr-timer/id1318832552)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app assists healthcare professionals in managing critical cardiac emergencies. It provides essential timers, real-time event logging, and a customizable medication system to ensure organized and efficient care during code blues and CPR.

**Highlights:** Multiple essential timers (Code, CPR, Shock, Epinephrine), Real-time event logging with timestamps, Customizable Quick Meds system, Redesigned Code Log timeline, Built-in CPR metronome, Apple Watch control, Exportable PDF code logs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Companion Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-companion-lite/id6455064832)

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with a quick field guide for cardiac arrest management. It features color-coded information, real-time tracking of procedures, and guidance on medications and ACLS algorithms.

**Highlights:** Cardiac arrest algorithms, Real-time procedure tracking, Color-coded information, Medication administration guidance, ACLS algorithm reference, No subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Runner Pro free?

Code Runner Pro costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Companion Lite free?

Code Companion Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Code Runner Pro or Code Companion Lite?

Code Companion Lite is rated higher. Code Runner Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Code Companion Lite averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Code Runner Pro or Code Companion Lite have ads?

Code Companion Lite shows ads; Code Runner Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Code Runner Pro or Code Companion Lite?

Code Runner Pro ships an update monthly, and Code Companion Lite monthly. Most recently, Code Runner Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and Code Companion Lite on June 1, 2026.

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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.*