Comparison

Code App vs Code

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

Head to head
About

Code App

This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.

Highlights
  • Desktop-class code editor
  • Built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP, Java runtimes
  • Autocompletion and language features
  • Local file system support
  • SSH/FTP remote connection
  • Embedded terminal
  • Git version control
Features
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Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime. We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app: * A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code) * Autocomplete, static code analysis and other language features for Python & Java * First class local file system support * Extensive local language support * SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal) * Embedded emulated terminal * Git Version Control * Package manager support (pip and npm) * Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more Read Code App's documentation: code.thebaselab.com See the project's source code, roadmap, discussion on GitHub: github.com/thebaselab/codeapp Send us an email: support@thebaselab.com Privacy Policy: thebaselab.com/privacypolicies Terms of Use (EULA): www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Code

This app provides a unified environment for coding, compiling, and executing programs directly on your iOS device. It supports numerous programming languages and offers real-time cloud synchronization for seamless workflow across devices. Customize your workspace for a personalized coding experience.

Highlights
  • Unified development environment
  • Supports over 15 programming languages
  • Code, compile, and execute programs
  • Real-time cloud sync
  • Customizable workspace themes and keyboard modes
  • No setup or configuration required
Features
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A coding experience custom tailored for iOS that is useful for learning, experimenting and fast prototyping. No downloads, no configs, no setups required, just login and you’re ready to start writing code. Supported programming languages C, C++, Clojure, Crystal, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Lua, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Swift, TypeScript Unified development Environment All-in-one platform that lets you code, compile and execute Customize your setup Make your workspace feel just like home with your desired theme and keyboard mode Real-time Cloud Sync All your files are seamlessly synced across your devices Contact Support -> code+support@techulus.com Privacy and Security Privacy Policy - https://code.techulus.com/privacypolicy/ Terms and Conditions - https://code.techulus.com/terms/ If you have any questions or suggestions about Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at code@techulus.com.

Screenshots

Code App2 screens
Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code App at none against Code's 3. Code App also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 14) and chart position (#3 vs #111). Code's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (74% vs 64%). On rating, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Code App costs $6.99 and Code $3.99 up front. Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Code App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Code App against 3.9 for Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code App has 301 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Code App's written reviews are positive against 74% of Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code App ships an update monthly, Code every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Code App versus Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode AppCode
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.0 (301 ratings) — better3.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better14
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#3 — better#111
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size963 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthebaselab LtdArjun Komath

Customer experience

Code App

All ratings301 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative23.8%

Code

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%

In-app purchases

None

Code App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Code

One-time3
  • 1,000 Credits$0.99
  • 5,000 Credits$2.99
  • 10,000 Credits$4.99

Questions

Is Code App free?
Code App costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code free?
Code costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code App or Code?
Code App is rated higher. Code App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Code averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Code App or Code have ads?
Neither Code App nor Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code App or Code?
Code App ships an update monthly, and Code every 6 weeks. Most recently, Code App was updated on September 28, 2026 and Code on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code App or Code?
Code App currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Code at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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