Comparison

Codye vs JellyCuts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Codye

Easily present code snippets in a visually appealing format. Export highlighted code to various image and document formats, with extensive customization options for themes, styling, and presentation elements. Ideal for developers and content creators needing to share code.

Highlights
  • 180+ language support
  • 100+ themes
  • Export to PNG, JPEG, HTML, RTF
  • Customizable window buttons, line numbers
  • Adjustable width, corner radius, background color
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Shortcuts integration
Features
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Present code in a beautiful way with Codye! Tired of those blurry or plain-text code snippets in slides and documentation? Do you need to embed code in a fast, JavaScript-free way into your blog or website? Codye helps you present your code in more than 180 languages and more than 100 themes. You can export your highlighted code snippets to PNG, JPEG, HTML & RTF, while fine-tuning many options to your liking: - Show window buttons - Enable Line numbers - Custom or dynamic width of the code area - Custom corner radius. - Customize background color. Codye will look at your current theme and present you with custom colors to match the current style. You can also select any other color with the integrated HSB color picker. - Custom scale and resolution - Embed CSS styling to your HTML output - Shortcuts integration for automating your snippets Codye also allows navigating and using most of its features entirely from your keyboard, to enable power users to their most cutting edge needs.

About

JellyCuts

This app acts as a powerful script wizard for your iPhone or iPad, enabling advanced automation and custom actions beyond the standard shortcuts app. It offers a streamlined coding experience with functions, macros, and direct access to iOS features, making complex tasks simple and fun.

Highlights
  • Functions, macros, and magic actions
  • Direct access to iOS features
  • Jelly Language with auto-completion
  • Integration with popular third-party apps
  • Script gallery for inspiration
  • iCloud Drive sync across devices
  • JSON Dictionary Builder and Icon Creator
Features
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Ever wish your iPhone or iPad could do more with shortcuts? Meet Jellycuts: your pocket-sized script wizard, making automation magical and fun. It's concise and intuitive—think of it as coding without the headaches. Switching from Shortcuts to Jellycuts is like upgrading from a tricycle to a Tesla. With functions, macros, and magic actions, Jellycuts leaves the standard Shortcuts app in the dust. Access iOS features like files, calendars, reminders, contacts, photos, and location without the hassle of app store reviews or arbitrary gatekeepers. Auto-complete as you type with Jelly Language, which is lean, mean, and free from JavaScript’s quirks. It’s like giving your phone a PhD in awesome. Seamlessly integrate actions from a variety of apps including Toolbox Pro, Actions, Scriptable, Data Jar, a-shell, a-shell mini, Apollo, Carrot Weather, Drafts, Focused Work, GizmoPack, LinkBin, Budget, An Otter RSS, Progress, Recurrence, Rubyist, The Wallpaper App, and WidgetPack. Need inspiration? Dive into our growing script gallery on our website. Here are a few tricks you can teach Jellycuts: - Wind Down: Dim your screen, turn off notifications, and prepare for bedtime serenity. - Live Photos to GIFs: Transform your live photos into fun, eye-popping GIFs. - Date and Time Formatting: Master date and time in your shortcuts. - Photo Management: Automate the chaos of managing photos and screenshots. - Extract EXIF Data: Pull detailed data from your photos. - QR Code Generator: Create a simple QR code in just 3 lines of code. - RoutineHub & UpdateKit: Keep your shortcuts updated seamlessly. - GET Requests: Retrieve user lists in JSON format with a GET request. - POST Requests: Easily create and send POST requests. Why Jellycuts is Your New Best Friend: - Work Anywhere: Sync scripts across devices with iCloud Drive. Your scripts, everywhere you go. - Unleash Limitless Possibilities: Access hidden actions not available in the Shortcuts app. - Supercharge Your Workflow: Enhance shortcuts with functions and macros for efficiency. - Effortless Transitions: Export Jellycuts into Shortcuts and import existing ones back. - Powerful Tools: Use the JSON Dictionary Builder and Icon Creator for easy shortcut creation. - Quick Learning Curve: Comprehensive documentation. - Work Anytime: Dark mode for comfortable coding in any lighting. Editor Features That Make Coding Fun: - Clarity: Syntax highlighting. - Customization: Over 60 editor themes, including dark mode. Because coding in the dark is cool. - Speed: Auto-completion for fast coding. - Troubleshooting: Built-in debug console. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Codye4 screens
JellyCuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codye at 71% against JellyCuts's 33%. Codye also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). JellyCuts's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codye sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and JellyCuts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codye holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Codye's written reviews are positive against 33% of JellyCuts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codye ships an update weekly, JellyCuts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Codye versus JellyCuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodyeJellyCuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (24 ratings) — better3.6 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2457 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDario RoaSkyground Media, Inc.

Customer experience

Codye

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative20.0%

JellyCuts

All ratings58 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Codye

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Exported images have messed up parsing syntax
  • Background color picker doesn't work
  • Cross-platform purchase restoration issues
  • Cannot auto-refresh after style adjustment
  • Returns to previous style if not careful with refresh
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  • New version doesn't boot up (EXC_BREAKPOINT error)
  • UI panning is jittery
  • Basic paste operation not working
  • Unicode characters result in 'Undefined' output
  • App triggers review alert too early
  • Purchases not restoring on new devices
  • Language selection not working in new version
  • App crashes on launch

Requested features

18 requests
  • Integrate code snippet repository functionality
  • Ability to change font size
  • Ability to change background color
  • Add custom watermarks (user's name/logo)
  • Ability to change font size
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  • Support for custom fonts
  • Ability to save/import code snippets
  • Add React.js and Node.js language support
  • Support for SVG export
  • Option to remove app logo from paid version
  • Adjust gap between line number and code
  • Ability to zoom in/out
  • Import custom language/syntax highlighters
  • Add padding option
  • Auto-refresh after style adjustment
  • System font usage
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

JellyCuts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Codye

One-time3
  • Unlock All FeaturesFree
  • Codye ProFree
  • Codye Pro (Upgrade)Free
13 purchases

JellyCuts

Subscriptions3
  • Basic$4.991 Month
  • Standart$9.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • Flower Hat Jellyfish Tip$0.99
  • Immortal Jellyfish Tip$2.99
  • Immortal Jellyfish Pro Unlock$2.99
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  • Atolla Jellyfish Tip$4.99
  • Atolla Jellyfish Pro Unlock$4.99
  • Crystal Jellyfish Tip$9.99
  • Crystal Jellyfish Pro Unlock$9.99
  • Cauliflower Jellyfish Pro$14.99
  • Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Tip$19.99
  • Lion’s Mane Pro Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is Codye free?
Codye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JellyCuts free?
JellyCuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codye or JellyCuts?
Codye is rated higher. Codye averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while JellyCuts averages 3.6 from 57 ratings.
Do Codye or JellyCuts have ads?
Neither Codye nor JellyCuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codye or JellyCuts?
Codye ships an update weekly, and JellyCuts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Codye was updated on October 31, 2026 and JellyCuts on October 29, 2026.

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