# Code vs Markdown Editor for Safari

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code at 74% against Markdown Editor for Safari's 0%. Code also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). Markdown Editor for Safari's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Code costs $3.99 and Markdown Editor for Safari $2.99 up front. Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Markdown Editor for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Markdown Editor for Safari holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Code's written reviews are positive against 0% of Markdown Editor for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Markdown Editor for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-for-safari/id6578456621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Komath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388042509) | [Coffee & Fun LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589138055) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #156 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 |


### Markdown Editor for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-editor-for-safari/id6578456621)

Create and view GitHub-flavored Markdown files with real-time preview and HTML conversion. Supports offline editing, drag-and-drop import, and printing to PDF. Your writing experience is private and secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time Markdown preview, GitHub Flavored Markdown support, Convert to HTML, Drag and drop file import, Print to PDF, Offline mode, Code highlighting

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

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

### Is Markdown Editor for Safari free?

Markdown Editor for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Code or Markdown Editor for Safari?

Markdown Editor for Safari is rated higher. Code averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Markdown Editor for Safari averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Code or Markdown Editor for Safari have ads?

Neither Code nor Markdown Editor for Safari shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code or Markdown Editor for Safari?

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, and Markdown Editor for Safari every 3 months. Most recently, Code was updated on October 9, 2026 and Markdown Editor for Safari on October 1, 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.*