ZLGithubClient vs Codereader.dev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZLGithubClient
This open-source client leverages GitHub's APIs to help users discover and interact with repositories and developers. It allows for searching, tracking trending projects, browsing code, and managing issues and pull requests.
- Search repositories and developers
- View trending projects
- Browse repository code
- Manage issues and pull requests
- Follow developers
- View latest events
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ZLGithubClient is an open source client based on the GitHub REST API V3 and GraphQl API V4. The basic functions are as follows: 1. Search for open source repositories and developers you want to know 2. Support daily/weekly/monthly open source repository and developer trending list 3. Support to browse open source repositories (Commits, Issues, Watchers, Pull Requests, etc.). Support to fork，watch and star open source repositories 4. Support to browse code of public and private repositories 5. Support to browse the basic information of the developers and follow developers 6. Support to view the latest events of repositories followed and developers watched 7. Simply look up Notification 8. Fixed repositories in the workboard 9. Review the Issue and Pull Request processed by the logged user in the workboard
Codereader.dev
Capture code ideas and notes on the go, read code comfortably on your phone with customizable displays, and support multiple programming languages. This tool aims to make your coding life more flexible and convenient.
- Capture code ideas on the fly
- Read code comfortably on phone
- Customizable display
- Multi-language support
- Quick code reviews
- Jot down notes
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Hey fellow devs, Ever had a brilliant code idea while stuck in traffic? Or spotted a bug in your project during your morning coffee run? Yeah, me too. That's why I built CodeReader. Born from a coding itch (and a broken leg), CodeReader isn't just another GitHub client. It's the tool I wished I had when I couldn't reach my laptop. What's in it for you? 1. Capture ideas on the fly: Jot down those "aha!" moments before they vanish. No more napkin scribbles or forgotten strokes of genius. 2. Read code comfortably on your phone: Customize the display to your liking. Because squinting at tiny code on a small screen sucks. 3. Multi-language support: Whether you're into Python, Java, Rust, or that niche language you're tinkering with - we've got you covered. Why bother? - For when inspiration strikes at odd hours - To make use of those "in-between" moments - For quick code reviews without lugging around your laptop Look, I'm not going to claim CodeReader will revolutionize your life or make you the next tech billionaire. It's simply a tool that might make your coding life a bit easier and more flexible. Want to give it a shot? Grab CodeReader and see if it fits into your workflow. If it doesn't, no hard feelings - I'd love to hear how we could make it better for you. Happy coding! CodeReader: Your Pocket Coding Companion
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Codereader.dev at 5.0 against ZLGithubClient's 3.5. Codereader.dev also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ZLGithubClient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Codereader.dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZLGithubClient asks for nothing beyond the download.
Codereader.dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ZLGithubClient's written reviews are positive against 100% of Codereader.dev's.
ZLGithubClient ships an update every 2 months, Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZLGithubClient | Codereader.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 猛 朱 | Matias Andrade Guzman |
Customer experience
ZLGithubClient
Codereader.dev
In-app purchases
ZLGithubClient
No in-app purchases
Codereader.dev
- Codereader Pro$4.99
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