Comparison

Code Develop IDE vs Tanuki for GitLab

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

Head to head
About

Code Develop IDE

This application provides a comprehensive integrated development environment for coding on iOS devices. It supports offline compilation and execution of C++, Python, and terminal commands, along with code auto-completion for various languages. Optimized for iPad with multi-window and split-screen capabilities.

Highlights
  • Offline C++ and Python compilation
  • Code auto-completion
  • Terminal support
  • Multi-window and split-screen for iPad
  • Supports multiple programming languages
Features
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-- Support code auto completion; -- Compile, Run Offline C++ (with STL support) Python, and terminal support; -- Support multiply window and split screen (For iPad); An IDE for iPad, iPhone devices. Use apple clang compiler to build and run your C/C++ code offline on your device. Also support many language edit, for other language this is a useful auto completion notepad. Support Languages: Edit and run: C C++ Python CDBuild(Build System Script) HTML(JavaScript+CSS) Edit only: CSharp Swift Objective-C Objective-C++ Java

About

Tanuki for GitLab

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Native GitLab client
  • Manage repositories
  • Track issues
  • Review merge requests
  • iOS compatible
Features
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Easy to use, native, GitLab client.

Screenshots

Code Develop IDE4 screens
Tanuki for GitLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tanuki for GitLab at every 5 days against Code Develop IDE's every 3 weeks. Code Develop IDE's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). 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

Code Develop IDE costs $0.99 and Tanuki for GitLab $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Develop IDE holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Code Develop IDE's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Develop IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Code Develop IDE versus Tanuki for GitLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Develop IDETanuki for GitLab
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#76 — better#93
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size473 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer铖 邢Felix Schindler

Customer experience

Code Develop IDE

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%

Tanuki for GitLab

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Develop IDE

No in-app purchases

None

Tanuki for GitLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Develop IDE free?
Code Develop IDE costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tanuki for GitLab free?
Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Develop IDE or Tanuki for GitLab?
Code Develop IDE is rated higher. Code Develop IDE averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Code Develop IDE or Tanuki for GitLab have ads?
Neither Code Develop IDE nor Tanuki for GitLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Develop IDE or Tanuki for GitLab?
Code Develop IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tanuki for GitLab every 5 days. Most recently, Code Develop IDE was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tanuki for GitLab on October 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code Develop IDE or Tanuki for GitLab?
Code Develop IDE currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Tanuki for GitLab at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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