# GitHub vs Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

The clearest difference is rating: GitHub at 4.8 against Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's 4.0. GitHub also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%) and ads (none vs shown). Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GitHub has 37K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GitHub's written reviews are positive against 24% of Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's.

GitHub ships an update weekly, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitHub | Code Runner App Compiler & IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905/reviews)** | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-app-compiler-and-ide/id6450535928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #133 |
| Size | 175 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/429758986) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/github/id1477376905)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Developer Tools, #4 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Browse notifications, Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Organize Issues with labels and assignees, Browse files and code, Discover trending repositories

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Copilot Pro | $10.00 | per month |
| Copilot Pro+ | $39.99 | per month |
| Copilot Max | $99.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
- 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
- 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to switch accounts
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
- Notifications not always loading correctly
- Inability to view all files in large pull requests
- Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple accounts
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement code editing and file management
- Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
- Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects


### Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-app-compiler-and-ide/id6450535928)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Developer Tools, #157 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a mobile coding editor and compiler supporting over 30 programming languages. It offers features like syntax highlighting, code completion, an AI assistant for refactoring and bug checking, and GitHub integration for managing repositories. It's designed for learning, practicing, and working on programming projects anywhere.

**Highlights:** Supports 30+ programming languages, Full programming code syntax highlighting, Code completion and editor actions, AI Assistant for refactoring and bug checking, GitHub integration for repositories, Compile and execute code, Instant coding feedback

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Upgrade | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Developer Montlhy Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Developer Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Developer Lite Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GitHub free?

GitHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Runner App Compiler & IDE free?

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GitHub or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE?

GitHub is rated higher. GitHub averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Code Runner App Compiler & IDE averages 4.0 from 100 ratings.

### Do GitHub or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE have ads?

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE shows ads; GitHub does not.

### Which is updated more often, GitHub or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE?

GitHub ships an update weekly, and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE every 3 weeks. Most recently, GitHub was updated on September 24, 2026 and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE on September 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GitHub or Code Runner App Compiler & IDE?

GitHub currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Code Runner App Compiler & IDE at #133. 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.*