# Code vs UDevice

The clearest difference is rating: UDevice at 4.4 against Code's 3.9. UDevice also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Code's advantage is chart position (#10 vs #54) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Code costs $3.99 and UDevice $4.99 up front. Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. UDevice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UDevice holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Code's written reviews are positive against 78% of UDevice's.

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, UDevice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | UDevice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950/reviews) | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #54 |
| Size | 24 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Komath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388042509) | [Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616881226) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #128 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a unified environment for coding, compiling, and executing programs directly on your iOS device. It supports numerous programming languages and offers real-time cloud synchronization for seamless workflow across devices. Customize your workspace for a personalized coding experience.

**Highlights:** Unified development environment, Supports over 15 programming languages, Code, compile, and execute programs, Real-time cloud sync, Customizable workspace themes and keyboard modes, No setup or configuration required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |


### UDevice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of developer and testing tools. It includes network utilities like HTTP(s) capture and DNS parsing, alongside system information and file management capabilities. Ideal for development, testing, and device management.

**Highlights:** HTTP(s) Capture/Rewrite, SSH and Terminal access, Python3 interpreter, Cookie editing, Network utilities (Ping, DNS, Traceroute, Port Scan), File manager, Device fingerprinting and system info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

Code costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is UDevice free?

UDevice costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Code or UDevice?

UDevice is rated higher. Code averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while UDevice averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Code or UDevice have ads?

Neither Code nor UDevice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code or UDevice?

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, and UDevice every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code was updated on October 9, 2026 and UDevice on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Code or UDevice?

Code currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and UDevice at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*