Comparison

Codable vs Palm

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

Head to head
About

Codable

This app offers front-end web development tools optimized for mobile devices. It allows for basic debugging, rendering tests, and CSS editing of any web URL directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Resizable viewport for device emulation
  • View pre-rendered website source
  • Inspect and edit CSS
  • View and execute console commands
  • Structured listing of rendered nodes
Features
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Codable is a lightweight web developer toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Use the Safari extension to inspect pages where they already run. Select elements inline, browse the DOM tree, view HTML, inspect styles and node metadata, evaluate JavaScript, capture console output, view source, inspect resources, and review network activity. On supported devices, on-device Apple Intelligence can be used to find elements and perform edits. The main app has three tabs for development and testing: - Resize: a browser surface for testing responsive layouts with custom viewport width, height, scale, presets, and drag handles. - Scratchpad: a JavaScript editor and runner with syntax coloring, code-focused keyboard shortcuts, document support, and optional Apple Intelligence assistance on supported devices. - Extension: a small info page with instructions on how to enable the Safari extension, and a way to view a local demo page with CSS, JavaScript, resources, console logs, and network requests to try out the tools within Safari.

About

Palm

Write and execute JavaScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a simple shell, run logs, and essential functions for on-the-go coding. Perfect for developers who need to stay productive anywhere.

Highlights
  • Write and run JavaScript scripts
  • Simple shell interface
  • Run logs for debugging
  • Includes promise, console, fetch
  • File editing capabilities
  • Code on the go
Features
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Take your JavaScript coding to the next level with this amazing app that lets you write and run scripts on your iPhone or iPad. With its simple shell and run logs, you'll have everything you need to code on the go. Plus, it includes basic functions like promise, console, and fetch, making it easy to edit your files quickly and efficiently. Whether you're on the train, waiting in line, or just taking a break, this app is perfect for staying productive and never missing a beat. Best of all, it's free to download and use, so give it a try and start coding anywhere, anytime! TERMS OF USE: https://onebuffer.com/termofuse.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://onebuffer.com/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Codable4 screens
Palm4 screens

Verdict

The call

Codable and Palm both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Palm's written reviews are positive against 0% of Codable's. Palm also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Codable against 4.3 for Palm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Codable's written reviews are positive against 50% of Palm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codable ships an update monthly, Palm daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Codable versus Palm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodablePalm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJeremy CollinsPhuoc Thanh Cao

Customer experience

Codable

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Palm

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Codable

No in-app purchases

None

Palm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codable free?
Codable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Palm free?
Palm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codable or Palm?
Codable and Palm are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Codable or Palm have ads?
Neither Codable nor Palm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codable or Palm?
Codable ships an update monthly, and Palm daily. Most recently, Codable was updated on September 26, 2026 and Palm on August 20, 2026.

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