Comparison

CodeMaster vs C Shell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • File management and browser
  • VS Code core Monaco editor
  • GitHub integration
  • Code snippet management
  • Database design tool
  • SSH client and SFTP
Features
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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

About

C Shell

Compile and run C language code directly on your mobile device. This tool integrates Python and Lua, and supports many basic Linux commands for a comprehensive development environment.

Highlights
  • C language compilation
  • Python and Lua integration
  • Linux command execution
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Console input/output
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C language on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

CodeMaster4 screens
C Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: C Shell at free with in-app purchases against CodeMaster's subscription. C Shell also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 44%). CodeMaster's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CodeMaster against 4.5 for C Shell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 56% of C Shell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, C Shell every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeMaster versus C Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMasterC Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (140 ratings) — better4.5 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better63
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

CodeMaster

All ratings140 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

C Shell

All ratings63 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CodeMaster

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$20.991 Year
2 purchases

C Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
One-time1
  • Permanently unlock advanced$12.99

Questions

Is CodeMaster free?
CodeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C Shell free?
C Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or C Shell?
CodeMaster is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while C Shell averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.
Do CodeMaster or C Shell have ads?
Neither CodeMaster nor C Shell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or C Shell?
CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and C Shell every 3 months. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on October 2, 2026 and C Shell on October 2, 2026.

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