CodeMaster vs Developer Utilities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeMaster
A professional mobile code editor and development tool for iOS. It offers comprehensive code browsing, editing, and management features, along with integrated tools for remote connections, database design, and GitHub integration.
- File management and browser
- VS Code core Monaco editor
- GitHub integration
- Code snippet management
- Database design tool
- SSH client and SFTP
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CodeMaster - Mobile Coding IDE CodeMaster is a professional code browsing and development tool for iOS platforms, specifically designed for developers. It integrates multiple practical tools, supports multiple programming languages, and provides complete mobile code browsing, editing, management, and auxiliary development capabilities. Built-in local AI LLM delivers smart Q&A and code assistance even offline, turning your phone into a portable computing hub. Features: - File Management and Browser: Supports WiFi and WebDAV file transfer between devices, quick access to code files on mobile, supports cross-screen programming, and allows access to files on mobile via URL for code editing; intuitive directory management interface, supports preview of multiple file formats, and simultaneously supports viewing, editing, decompression, and compression of various documents. - Code Editor: Integrates the VS Code core Monaco editor, delivering a desktop-level editing experience. Supports multi-language syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion and suggestions, and allows customization of multiple editor themes to suit usage habits. - GitHub Integration: Search for open-source projects and specific code snippets, browse trending projects on the platform; supports browsing personal profiles and repositories, and enables direct editing of project code on mobile devices, seamlessly connecting to open-source development. - Code Tools: Store and manage frequently used code snippets for quick insertion, built-in code comparison tool to contrast version differences, provide multi-language code execution environment and hundreds of code template libraries for various languages, enhancing development efficiency. - Database Design: Built-in database design tool supporting MySQL and other types of database design; graphical display of data content, equipped with SQL editor, can directly write and execute MySQL statements, convenient database management. - Remote Connection: Built-in SSH client to connect to remote servers, supports secure SFTP file transfer, allows direct management of remote server files from mobile devices, enabling remote operations anytime, anywhere. ►Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - With this subscription, you can access all features in the application without restrictions. - Subscription charges depend specifically on the selected subscription plan. - When you confirm the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. - You can turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current subscription ends, otherwise it will auto-renew. - The subscription fee will be deducted from your account 24 hours before the current subscription ends, depending on the package you choose. Privacy Policy: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/privacy_statement_en.php Terms of Use: http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/terms_of_use_en.php If you have any questions or concerns, please visit http://www.dazhuogroup.com/codemaster/ and use our customer support email for feedback
Developer Utilities
This app offers a suite of essential tools for developers and testers. It facilitates network and development debugging with features like LAN text transfer, JS injection, and DNS resolution. It also includes utilities for QR code scanning/generation and system information viewing.
- LAN text transfer
- Frontend debugging
- JS injection
- QR code scanning and generation
- Network information viewing
- DNS resolution
- JSON formatting
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Developer Utilities is a practical toolbox for development, testing, and day-to-day troubleshooting. No account is required—open the app and start diagnosing networks, inspecting web pages, processing data, or transferring content across your local network. Network diagnostics • View local and public IP addresses, carrier details, and proxy information • Ping a domain or IP address • Run single or batch DNS queries • Look up Whois and ICP registration information • Scan the local network and run traceroute Development and debugging • View page source, inject vConsole, and run custom JavaScript • Format JSON • Create and decode short URLs • Convert and preview RGB/HEX colors • Browse system fonts QR codes and cross-device transfer • Scan or generate QR codes • Transfer text, images, and files between a browser and your iPhone or iPad on the same local network • Preview and save images, or open files with the system share sheet • Temporary images and files are removed when the transfer session ends Quick Note • Save text in seconds • Browse a dedicated history page with update times • Tap any record to load it back into the editor The app supports English and Simplified Chinese and follows your system language automatically. The app contains ads. A one-time, non-subscription purchase permanently removes ads and can be restored at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Developer Utilities at none against CodeMaster's 3. Developer Utilities also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). CodeMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (140 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Developer Utilities asks for nothing beyond the download.
Developer Utilities holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 50% of Developer Utilities's.
CodeMaster ships an update monthly, Developer Utilities every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeMaster | Developer Utilities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (140 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 140 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Qingyu Chen |
Customer experience
CodeMaster
Developer Utilities
In-app purchases
CodeMaster
- Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$20.991 Year
Developer Utilities
No in-app purchases
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