# Refined GitHub vs Code

The clearest difference is rating: Refined GitHub at 4.6 against Code's 4.0. Refined GitHub also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (73% vs 38%). Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Refined GitHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Refined GitHub holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Refined GitHub's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code's.

Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refined GitHub | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270/reviews)** | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## What reviewers say

### Refined GitHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refined-github/id1519867270)

Enhance your GitHub experience with this Safari extension. It streamlines the interface and introduces over 200 features, including improved link detection, visible whitespace, and one-click tools for common tasks.  Gain deeper insights into code, pull requests, and repository history.

**Highlights:** Linkifies issue/PR references and URLs, Makes whitespace characters visible, Reduces tab size to 4 spaces, One-click merge conflict fixers, Reaction avatars for comments, View source of Markdown files, Build/CI status icon next to repo name

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047)

This app provides a comprehensive developer suite on your mobile device, including a code editor with syntax highlighting and autocompletion, a file explorer, and integrated Git, SSH, and FTP/SFTP clients. It allows you to work on projects anywhere, transforming your device into a portable workstation.

**Highlights:** Code editor with themes and syntax highlighting, File explorer for easy navigation, Integrated Git for version control, Terminal with Bash support, SSH client for remote connections, FTP/SFTP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refined GitHub free?

Refined GitHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Refined GitHub or Code?

Refined GitHub is rated higher. Refined GitHub averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Code averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Refined GitHub or Code have ads?

Neither Refined GitHub nor Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Refined GitHub or Code?

Refined GitHub ships an update every 6 weeks, and Code every 2 days. Most recently, Refined GitHub was updated on October 7, 2026 and Code on September 30, 2026.

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