# Prompt 3 vs CodeMan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeMan at 71% against Prompt 3's 22%. CodeMan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Prompt 3's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Prompt 3 is free to download; CodeMan costs $4.99 up front. Prompt 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. CodeMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prompt 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prompt 3 has 349 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Prompt 3's written reviews are positive against 71% of CodeMan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Prompt 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, CodeMan every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prompt 3 | CodeMan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #192 |
| Size | 43 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568) | [Michael Frey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842493393) |

## What reviewers say

### Prompt 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #126 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Native terminal emulator, SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet support, Panic Sync for cross-device server syncing, Superfast emulation with GPU acceleration, Customizable clips for commands, FaceID/TouchID authentication, Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Prompt 3 One Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and powerful
- 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
- 👍 Great admin tool
- 👍 Continues to improve over time
- 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Server list randomly disappears with Panic Sync
- Crashes when connected to external monitor
- Black screen issues with custom font configurations
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Vertical display sync issues

**Requested features**

- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips


### CodeMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful integration with VS Code, allowing you to code remotely on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It offers a full desktop experience with keyboard support and optimized touch interfaces for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Connect to VS Code server instances, Full desktop mode with chromeless browsing, Desktop-class keyboard support, Optimized touch interface for mobile, Multi-window and Split View support on iPad, Built-in debug console and real-time logging, Secure HTTPS connections with optional self-signed certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prompt 3 free?

Prompt 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CodeMan free?

CodeMan costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prompt 3 or CodeMan?

Prompt 3 is rated higher. Prompt 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while CodeMan averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Prompt 3 or CodeMan have ads?

Neither Prompt 3 nor CodeMan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prompt 3 or CodeMan?

Prompt 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and CodeMan every 5 days. Most recently, Prompt 3 was updated on September 27, 2026 and CodeMan on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Prompt 3 or CodeMan?

Prompt 3 currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and CodeMan at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*