# CodeXplore vs Code

The clearest difference is price: Code at Free against CodeXplore's $2.99. Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). CodeXplore's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Code is free to download; CodeXplore costs $2.99 up front. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CodeXplore asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodeXplore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CodeXplore ships an update fortnightly, Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeXplore | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codexplore/id1608692600/reviews)** | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 19 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jae Hyeon Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158767576) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeXplore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codexplore/id1608692600)

This app provides a simple and elegant way to view project structures and code. It allows importing Xcode projects from GitHub repositories and navigating them hierarchically. Customize themes, fonts, and paragraph settings for an optimized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Folder hierarchy visualization, Code viewer with highlighting, Customizable color theme, font, and paragraph, GitHub repository import via URL, GitHub login for repository access, iPad UI optimization, Lifetime license purchase

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047)

This app provides a comprehensive developer suite on your mobile device, including a code editor with syntax highlighting and autocompletion, a file explorer, and integrated Git, SSH, and FTP/SFTP clients. It allows you to work on projects anywhere, transforming your device into a portable workstation.

**Highlights:** Code editor with themes and syntax highlighting, File explorer for easy navigation, Integrated Git for version control, Terminal with Bash support, SSH client for remote connections, FTP/SFTP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeXplore free?

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

### Is Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodeXplore or Code?

CodeXplore is rated higher. CodeXplore averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Code averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do CodeXplore or Code have ads?

Neither CodeXplore nor Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeXplore or Code?

CodeXplore ships an update fortnightly, and Code every 2 days. Most recently, CodeXplore was updated on October 6, 2026 and Code on September 30, 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.*