Comparison

Code App vs App Memo

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

App Memo

Features
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Turn a rough sketch into a clean AI wireframe in seconds. Capture app ideas, plan every screen, write the spec, and brainstorm with on-device AI — AppMemo holds every step from spark to technical specification in one place. Stop losing brilliant ideas. AppMemo helps you organize every detail from the initial spark to a complete technical specification. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Chat — Brainstorm with AI to refine your ideas, get feature suggestions, and explore new directions • On-Device AI — Faster, more private brainstorming powered by on-device models • Sketch → AI Mockup — Turn hand-drawn sketches into real screen wireframes with AI • Screen Planning — Define app screens and auto-generate wireframe previews to visualize your concept • Technical Requirements — Create detailed TRD documents in Markdown to plan your development • AI Icon Generator — Generate professional app icon concepts powered by AI • File Management — Keep all attachments related to an idea organized in one place • Floating Action Menu — Launch AI chat, add screens, or generate icons from anywhere in the editor • Share Extension — Save ideas directly from any app by sharing text • Home Widget — Quick access to projects and quick memo widget right from your Home Screen • Siri Shortcuts — Launch quick memo and new ideas from Spotlight • Smart Organization — Search, filter, sort, and switch between grid and list views with an Apple Notes-like experience • Backup & Sync — iCloud sync keeps your ideas across devices, plus ZIP export/restore for full backups HOW IT WORKS 1. Capture your app idea with a name and description 2. Chat with AI to brainstorm features and refine your concept 3. Sketch screens by hand and let AI turn them into wireframes 4. Plan screens, generate wireframes, and build your technical spec 5. Export everything when you're ready to start building Whether you're a solo developer with side project ideas or a product team brainstorming the next big thing, AppMemo turns scattered thoughts into structured, actionable plans. Download AppMemo today and never lose an app idea again.

Screenshots

Code App2 screens
App Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: App Memo at Free against Code App's $6.99. App Memo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Code App's advantage is chart position (#5 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

App Memo is free to download; Code App costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code App ships an update monthly, App Memo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Code App versus App Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode AppApp Memo
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (301 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings301 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size963 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthebaselab Ltdheewook shin

In-app purchases

None

Code App

No in-app purchases

None

App Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code App free?
Code App costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Memo free?
App Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code App or App Memo have ads?
Neither Code App nor App Memo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code App or App Memo?
Code App ships an update monthly, and App Memo every 9 days. Most recently, Code App was updated on October 14, 2026 and App Memo on September 25, 2026.

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