# UDevice vs VSCoW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UDevice at 78% against VSCoW's 25%. UDevice also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). VSCoW's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

UDevice costs $4.99 and VSCoW $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UDevice holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDevice has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of UDevice's written reviews are positive against 25% of VSCoW's.

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, VSCoW every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDevice | VSCoW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vscow-code-wrapper/id6444493151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #172 |
| Size | 159 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616881226) | [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280) |

## What reviewers say

### UDevice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of developer and testing tools. It includes network utilities like HTTP(s) capture and DNS parsing, alongside system information and file management capabilities. Ideal for development, testing, and device management.

**Highlights:** HTTP(s) Capture/Rewrite, SSH and Terminal access, Python3 interpreter, Cookie editing, Network utilities (Ping, DNS, Traceroute, Port Scan), File manager, Device fingerprinting and system info

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VSCoW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vscow-code-wrapper/id6444493151)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a streamlined interface for accessing and editing code servers, offering enhanced keyboard shortcut support and a custom keybar with cursor control. It's designed for developers who need efficient remote code management on their devices.

**Highlights:** Access to all keyboard shortcuts, Extra key-bar with onscreen shortcuts, Virtual cursor control stick, Quick switch between code-server instances, Optimized trackpad support, Multi-instance and window support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDevice free?

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

### Is VSCoW free?

VSCoW costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UDevice or VSCoW?

UDevice is rated higher. UDevice averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while VSCoW averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do UDevice or VSCoW have ads?

Neither UDevice nor VSCoW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UDevice or VSCoW?

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, and VSCoW every 9 months. Most recently, UDevice was updated on October 18, 2026 and VSCoW on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UDevice or VSCoW?

UDevice currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and VSCoW at #172. 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.*