# Tester vs JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tester at 90% against JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE's 42%. Tester also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tester sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tester holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tester has 574 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tester's written reviews are positive against 42% of JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE's.

Tester ships an update every 2 days, JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tester | JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-ai-worker/id1575521212/reviews)** | [4.3 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/javascript-coding-editor-and-ide/id6444286049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 76 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) |

## What reviewers say

### Tester

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tester-ai-worker/id1575521212)

Test various APIs directly from your mobile device. Supports REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, and more, with advanced editors and request customization. Share requests easily and manage cookies and history.

**Highlights:** Test REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, HTTPS APIs, Powerful GraphQL editor with query, mutation, subscription support, WebSocket testing tool for WS and WSS connections, Flexible request data encoding and transfer types, Import requests from curl, links, or files (Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman), One-tap request sharing via deep link or cURL command, Apple Watch app for sending requests from your wrist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tester Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Tester Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Tester Plus Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and modern UI
- 🚀 Comprehensive and intuitive
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🛠️ All-in-one dev tool
- 💡 Shortcuts integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss after updates
- 🔍 Lack of cloud backup/sync
- 🔧 Difficult to manage requests/collections
- 🖱️ Editing issues with long keys
- 🌐 No IPv6 support

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting all saved requests after updates
- App launching to a black screen
- Shortcuts integration not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for environment variables
- Implement folders/collections management
- Allow exporting/importing data as JSON
- Provide more Shortcuts actions
- Add ability to change app icon


### JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/javascript-coding-editor-and-ide/id6444286049)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Developer Tools, #176 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a powerful offline IDE for JavaScript and TypeScript development. It features a built-in compiler, console, and DOM WebView, allowing you to write, run, and debug code anywhere. Enhance your skills with tutorials, coding challenges, and an AI assistant.

**Highlights:** Offline JavaScript and TypeScript execution, Built-in compiler and console, DOM WebView for web app development, AI assistant for code help, Syntax highlighting and code completion, Coding challenges and tutorials, Node.js runtime support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Upgrade Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Developer Upgrade Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Developer Upgrade Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Developer Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Developer Lite | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tester free?

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

### Is JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE free?

JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tester or JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE?

Tester is rated higher. Tester averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE averages 4.3 from 97 ratings.

### Do Tester or JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE have ads?

JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE shows ads; Tester does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tester or JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE?

Tester ships an update every 2 days, and JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tester was updated on September 22, 2026 and JavaScript Coding Editor & IDE on September 24, 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.*