# CodeMaster vs Source Files

The clearest difference is monetization model: Source Files at free with in-app purchases against CodeMaster's subscription. Source Files also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 44%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). CodeMaster's advantage is ratings volume (140 vs 30) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.2). On price, rating, 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 Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CodeMaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 30 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of CodeMaster's written reviews are positive against 75% of Source Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMaster | Source Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemaster-mobile-coding-ide/id1514942957/reviews)** | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## 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 |


### Source Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-files-git-storage/id6450856155)

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

**Highlights:** Direct file access via Finder/Files app, Edit files in favorite apps, REST API for fast access, Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket, Shortcuts automation support, File uploads via services menu

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Source Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeMaster free?

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

### Is Source Files free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodeMaster or Source Files?

CodeMaster is rated higher. CodeMaster averages 4.6 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.

### Do CodeMaster or Source Files have ads?

Neither CodeMaster nor Source Files shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMaster or Source Files?

CodeMaster ships an update monthly, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, CodeMaster was updated on October 22, 2026 and Source Files on October 19, 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.*