# The Developer vs CodeRunBox IDE

The clearest difference is price: CodeRunBox IDE at Free against The Developer's $0.99. CodeRunBox IDE also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). The Developer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

CodeRunBox IDE is free to download; The Developer costs $0.99 up front. CodeRunBox IDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Developer asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Developer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Developer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of The Developer's written reviews are positive against 14% of CodeRunBox IDE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, CodeRunBox IDE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Developer | CodeRunBox IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderunbox-ide/id6736521488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | #199 |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Salvatore La Mattina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602626911) | [Chengdu Xingyun Liuma Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772247701) |

## What reviewers say

### The Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-developer/id1608266151)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Embark on an interactive tutorial with a unique story to learn programming and build your own app. This app guides beginners through the entire process, from setup to App Store submission, in under an hour.

**Highlights:** Interactive programming tutorial, Learn Swift and Xcode, App submission guide, iOS and watchOS development, Beginner-friendly lessons, Create your first app in under an hour

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CodeRunBox IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderunbox-ide/id6736521488)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile IDE allows you to write and run code for over 22 programming languages on your smartphone or tablet. It offers quick project templates, real-time web preview, and integrated terminal access for seamless development.

**Highlights:** Write and run code on mobile, Supports 22+ programming languages, Quick start templates (AI, Web, Server), Real-time web preview, Integrated terminal access, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CodeRunBox Month Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| CodeRunBox Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Developer free?

The Developer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CodeRunBox IDE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Developer or CodeRunBox IDE?

The Developer is rated higher. The Developer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CodeRunBox IDE averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Developer or CodeRunBox IDE have ads?

Neither The Developer nor CodeRunBox IDE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Developer or CodeRunBox IDE?

The Developer ships an update every 3 months, and CodeRunBox IDE monthly. Most recently, The Developer was updated on September 23, 2026 and CodeRunBox IDE on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Developer or CodeRunBox IDE?

The Developer currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and CodeRunBox IDE at #199. 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.*