# CodeMaster vs Codereader.dev

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codereader.dev at 100% against CodeMaster's 44%. Codereader.dev also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CodeMaster's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Codereader.dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CodeMaster has 139 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Codereader.dev's.

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMaster | Codereader.dev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereaderdev/id6444749484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 170 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Matias Andrade Guzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656626837) |

## 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 |


### Codereader.dev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codereaderdev/id6444749484)

Capture code ideas and notes on the go, read code comfortably on your phone with customizable displays, and support multiple programming languages. This tool aims to make your coding life more flexible and convenient.

**Highlights:** Capture code ideas on the fly, Read code comfortably on phone, Customizable display, Multi-language support, Quick code reviews, Jot down notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codereader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeMaster free?

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

### Is Codereader.dev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or Codereader.dev?

Codereader.dev is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Codereader.dev averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do CodeMaster or Codereader.dev have ads?

Neither CodeMaster nor Codereader.dev shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or Codereader.dev?

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on September 23, 2026 and Codereader.dev on September 16, 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.*