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

Inspect web elements directly within Safari on your iPhone and iPad. Debug HTML, CSS, JavaScript errors, and network requests while browsing. Includes tools for responsive design testing and JavaScript scratchpad.

Highlights
  • Safari element inspection
  • JavaScript console logging
  • Network request analysis
  • DOM and CSS inspection
  • Responsive layout testing
  • JavaScript scratchpad
Features
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Inspect elements in Safari on iPhone and iPad. View HTML and CSS, read JavaScript console errors, review captured network requests, and explore page source and website assets in the Safari page you’re already using. Built for frontend developers debugging the mobile web. Safari inspection • Elements: select a node on the page, browse the DOM, inspect styles, and try local CSS edits. • Console: evaluate JavaScript and read captured logs, errors, and available stack information. • Network: inspect requests observed after capture starts, including available status, timing, and response details. • Source: read the source available to the extension and distinguish it from the live DOM. • Resources: explore scripts, stylesheets, images, and available page storage. Start capture before reproducing a problem. Safari permissions, browser boundaries, and capture timing can limit the evidence available. Codable does not provide every capability of desktop Web Inspector. Tools in the companion app • Resize: test responsive layouts with custom viewport dimensions, device presets, scale controls, and resize handles. • Scratchpad: write and run JavaScript with syntax coloring, code keyboard shortcuts, and document support. Optional Apple Intelligence assistance is available on supported devices. • Extension setup: enable Codable in Safari and practice with the bundled demo website. The Safari extension works in your current Safari page. Resize uses a separate browser session. Optional support Codable is free to use. The Tip Jar offers optional, repeatable one-time purchases through Apple. Tips unlock no features and are not subscriptions.

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 in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). 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. Codable sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Palm asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 fortnightly, Palm daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Codable versus Palm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodablePalm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 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

5 purchases

Codable

One-time5
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Thoughtful Tip$1.99
  • Wonderful Tip$2.99
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  • Incredible Tip$3.99
  • Extraordinary Tip$4.99
None

Palm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codable free?
Codable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Palm free?
Palm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Codable or Palm?
Palm is rated higher. Codable averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Palm averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Codable or Palm have ads?
Neither Codable nor Palm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codable or Palm?
Codable ships an update fortnightly, and Palm daily. Most recently, Codable was updated on November 10, 2026 and Palm on November 3, 2026.

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