# Code vs Shader Playground

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shader Playground at none against Code's 3. Shader Playground also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). Code's advantage is chart position (#113 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Shader Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Komath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388042509) | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

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

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · 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 |


### Shader Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shader-playground/id6767094702)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

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

### Is Shader Playground free?

Shader Playground costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Code or Shader Playground have ads?

Neither Code nor Shader Playground shows ads.

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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.*