# Code App vs Prompt 3

The clearest difference is price: Prompt 3 at Free against Code App's $6.99. Prompt 3 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and device support (4 vs 2). Code App's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 22%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Prompt 3 is free to download; Code App costs $6.99 up front. Prompt 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Code App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prompt 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 301 and 349 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Code App's written reviews are positive against 22% of Prompt 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Code App ships an update monthly, Prompt 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code App | Prompt 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-app/id1512938504/reviews) | **[4.3 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **349** |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #36 | **#28** |
| Size | 963 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [thebaselab Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452525755) | [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568) |

## What reviewers say

### Code App

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #174 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


### Prompt 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #147 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Native terminal emulator, SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet support, Panic Sync for cross-device server syncing, Superfast emulation with GPU acceleration, Customizable clips for commands, FaceID/TouchID authentication, Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Prompt 3 One Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and powerful
- 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
- 👍 Great admin tool
- 👍 Continues to improve over time
- 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Server list randomly disappears with Panic Sync
- Crashes when connected to external monitor
- Black screen issues with custom font configurations
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Vertical display sync issues

**Requested features**

- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code App free?

Code App costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prompt 3 free?

Prompt 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code App or Prompt 3?

Prompt 3 is rated higher. Code App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Prompt 3 averages 4.3 from 349 ratings.

### Do Code App or Prompt 3 have ads?

Neither Code App nor Prompt 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code App or Prompt 3?

Code App ships an update monthly, and Prompt 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Code App was updated on October 1, 2026 and Prompt 3 on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Code App or Prompt 3?

Code App currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Prompt 3 at #28. 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.*