Comparison

CodeMaster vs Programmer Calculator

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. 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

Programmer Calculator

This tool assists developers with number base conversions and CRC calculations for strings and hex bytes. Additional features are planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Number base conversion
  • CRC calculation
  • String to hex conversion
  • Hex byte CRC calculation
  • Developer support tool
Features
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Programmer calculator is a tool to support developers to convert numbers between different radix, to calculate CRC of strings or hex bytes. More features is under development and will be delivered in future.

Screenshots

CodeMaster4 screens
Programmer Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Programmer Calculator at free with in-app purchases against CodeMaster's subscription. CodeMaster's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 32). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Programmer Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Programmer Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 42% of Programmer Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, Programmer Calculator fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CodeMaster versus Programmer Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMasterProgrammer Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (139 ratings)4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better32
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.永超 侯

Customer experience

CodeMaster

All ratings139 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

Programmer Calculator

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.9%

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
3 purchases

Programmer Calculator

One-time3
  • A coke$0.99
  • A cup of coffee$2.99
  • A big meal$5.99

Questions

Is CodeMaster free?
CodeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Programmer Calculator free?
Programmer Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or Programmer Calculator?
CodeMaster and Programmer Calculator are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 139 and 32 ratings respectively.
Do CodeMaster or Programmer Calculator have ads?
Neither CodeMaster nor Programmer Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or Programmer Calculator?
CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and Programmer Calculator fortnightly. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on September 23, 2026 and Programmer Calculator on September 23, 2026.

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