# Code App vs Code

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code App at none against Code's 3. Code App also leads on chart position (#2 vs #111) and ratings volume (301 vs 14). 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Code App | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-app/id1512938504/reviews)** | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **301** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #111 |
| Size | 963 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [thebaselab Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452525755) | [Arjun Komath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388042509) |

## What reviewers say

### Code App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-app/id1512938504)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #52 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #2 in the App Store charts, and Code at #111. 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.*