# CodeMaster vs Visual File Editor

CodeMaster and Visual File Editor both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Visual File Editor's written reviews are positive against 44% of CodeMaster's. Visual File Editor also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). CodeMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (139 vs 25). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Visual File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CodeMaster against 4.5 for Visual File Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 139 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 83% of Visual File Editor's.

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, Visual File Editor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMaster | Visual File Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957/reviews)** | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 170 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Tevon Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1427833594) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957)

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.

**Highlights:** File management and browser, VS Code core Monaco editor, GitHub integration, Code snippet management, Database design tool, SSH client and SFTP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $20.99 | per year |


### Visual File Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097)

Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Source code editing, PDF viewing and editing, Advanced search by name, type, date, Import/export via Share Sheet, Create new files, iPadOS optimization, Keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeMaster free?

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

### Is Visual File Editor free?

Visual File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or Visual File Editor?

CodeMaster is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Visual File Editor averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do CodeMaster or Visual File Editor have ads?

Visual File Editor shows ads; CodeMaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or Visual File Editor?

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and Visual File Editor every 4 weeks. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on September 23, 2026 and Visual File Editor on September 21, 2026.

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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.*