# Kodika vs a

The clearest difference is review sentiment: a at 79% against Kodika's 29%. a also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.9). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

a is free to download; Kodika costs $9.99 up front. Kodika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. a asks for nothing beyond the download.

a holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: a has 553 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Kodika's written reviews are positive against 79% of a's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kodika | a |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodika-no-code-app-builder/id1433898888/reviews) | **[4.6 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **553** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#19** |
| Size | 75 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Konstantinos Antonopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/409707441) | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) |

## What reviewers say

### Kodika

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodika-no-code-app-builder/id1433898888)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build native mobile apps with a drag-and-drop interface, no coding required. Design screens, connect logic with code blocks, integrate APIs, and manage backend services. Includes in-app purchase support and push notifications.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop interface, Responsive design editor, Backend services (authentication, database, storage), In-app purchase integration, REST API integration, Code blocks for logic, Push notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Licence | $219.99 | one-time |


### a

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Local Unix terminal emulator, SSH client, File transfer (scp, curl), Text editing (vim, ed), Scripting languages (Python, Lua, Perl, JS), C/C++ compiler, TeX distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
- 👍 Useful for programming and development
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app
- 👍 Helpful documentation and developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with certain packages

**Reported bugs**

- Toolbar buttons not accessible in portrait mode on some devices
- Pasting from clipboard can insert unexpected characters
- Sourcing certain script files causes crashes

**Requested features**

- Add support for package managers like Homebrew or APT
- Implement more advanced shell features like job control and better tab completion
- Integrate Git for version control
- Allow installing additional packages and libraries
- Improve clipboard and file management integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kodika free?

Kodika costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is a free?

a is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kodika or a?

a is rated higher. Kodika averages 2.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while a averages 4.6 from 553 ratings.

### Do Kodika or a have ads?

Neither Kodika nor a shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kodika or a?

Kodika ships an update monthly, and a monthly. Most recently, Kodika was updated on September 22, 2026 and a on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kodika or a?

Kodika currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and a at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*