# CodeRun vs Tin Toy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tin Toy at 100% against CodeRun's 0%. Tin Toy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). CodeRun's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodeRun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Tin Toy asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodeRun ships an update every 6 weeks, Tin Toy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeRun | Tin Toy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-toy/id6737349612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Adrian Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/909640424) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderun-code-snippet-run/id1541527450)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Run and edit code for hundreds of programming languages directly on your mobile device. Features instant execution, interactive debugging, and code sharing capabilities for developers, students, and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Supports 680 programming languages, Instant code execution, Interactive debugging, Code sharing and importing, Mobile code prototyping, Learning-friendly environment

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-day free trail | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


### Tin Toy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-toy/id6737349612)

Create and preview real-time graphics using Metal shaders on iOS and iPadOS. This app offers a code editor, flexible buffer management with custom inputs, and tools for capturing and sharing your creations. It's ideal for learning, prototyping visual effects, and generative art.

**Highlights:** Real-time Metal shader writing, Instant preview of results, Custom input buffers (images, video, camera), Snapshot and record shader output, Built-in debugging tools, Shareable document bundles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeRun free?

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

### Is Tin Toy free?

Tin Toy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do CodeRun or Tin Toy have ads?

Neither CodeRun nor Tin Toy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeRun or Tin Toy?

CodeRun ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tin Toy every 3 months. Most recently, CodeRun was updated on October 9, 2026 and Tin Toy on October 11, 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.*