# CodeMaster vs ApiClient

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ApiClient at 100% against CodeMaster's 44%. ApiClient also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). CodeMaster's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CodeMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of ApiClient's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, ApiClient every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMaster | ApiClient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiclient/id1595150293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 170 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Ajaykumar Valand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595150295) |

## 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 |


### ApiClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apiclient/id1595150293)

Test and manage REST APIs directly from your phone. Import, edit, and export Postman collections, send Firebase notifications, and format JSON requests on the go. Save API requests and responses for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** Create HTTP/HTTPS requests, Import/export Postman collections, Send Firebase notifications, Format JSON requests, Save and share API requests/responses, Manage API history

**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 ApiClient free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or ApiClient?

CodeMaster is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while ApiClient averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CodeMaster or ApiClient have ads?

ApiClient shows ads; CodeMaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or ApiClient?

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and ApiClient every 5 months. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on September 23, 2026 and ApiClient on September 9, 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.*