# CodeMaster vs C++ Shell

The clearest difference is rating: CodeMaster at 4.6 against C++ Shell's 4.2. CodeMaster also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). C++ Shell's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 44%) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CodeMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 230 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 58% of C++ Shell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, C++ Shell every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMaster | C++ Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957/reviews)** | [4.2 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) |

## 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 |


### C++ Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Developer Tools, #181 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

**Highlights:** C++ code compilation and execution, Linux command-line interface, Integrated Python and Lua, Code highlighting, Split-screen display, Customizable themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C++ Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 4.2 from 230 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 2 months. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on October 22, 2026 and C++ Shell on October 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.*