Comparison

CodeMaster vs DevTools Extension

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

DevTools Extension

A browser extension for Safari that provides web developers with essential tools. It allows inspection of console logs, DOM elements, network requests, resources like localStorage and cookies, and source code.

Highlights
  • Console logging and command execution
  • DOM node and computed style inspection
  • Network requests and responses monitoring
  • Resource inspection (localStorage, cookies, etc.)
  • Webpage source code viewing
Features
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DevTools extension for web developer in Safari: 1,Console - allow us to see errors, run commands, examine variables, and much more. 2,Elements - view dom node and computed style 3,Network - network requests and responses 4,Resources - view localStorage, sessionStorage, cookies, scripts, css and images. 5,Source - source code of webpage

Screenshots

CodeMaster4 screens
DevTools Extension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeMaster at 4.6 against DevTools Extension's 3.5. CodeMaster also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 17). DevTools Extension's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (62% vs 44%). On price, ads, chart position 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

Both are free to download. CodeMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. DevTools Extension asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 140 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 62% of DevTools Extension's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, DevTools Extension every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CodeMaster versus DevTools Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMasterDevTools Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (140 ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better17
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#179 — better#207
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.浩鑫 庄

Customer experience

CodeMaster

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

DevTools Extension

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

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
None

DevTools Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeMaster free?
CodeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevTools Extension free?
DevTools Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or DevTools Extension?
CodeMaster is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while DevTools Extension averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do CodeMaster or DevTools Extension have ads?
Neither CodeMaster nor DevTools Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or DevTools Extension?
CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and DevTools Extension every 3 months. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on September 28, 2026 and DevTools Extension on September 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, CodeMaster or DevTools Extension?
CodeMaster currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and DevTools Extension at #207. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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