# C Notebook vs Code

The clearest difference is price: Code at Free against C Notebook's $0.99. Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). C Notebook's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (75% vs 38%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Code is free to download; C Notebook costs $0.99 up front. C Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C Notebook 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. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of C Notebook's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code's.

C Notebook ships an update fortnightly, Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C Notebook | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-notebook/id1621919001/reviews)** | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [铖 邢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497880786) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## What reviewers say

### C Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-notebook/id1621919001)

This application allows users to write, debug, and run C code directly within a note-taking interface. It offers advanced debugging tools like real-time variable monitoring, trend charting, and line-by-line execution. Notes support Markdown formatting, and cloud synchronization enables seamless access across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** C language coding and local debugging, Real-time variable value monitoring and modification, Variable trend charts, Line-by-line code execution, Syntax highlighting and auto-completion, Markdown note support, Cloud synchronization across devices

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C Notebook Premium | $0.99 | per month |


### 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 C Notebook free?

C Notebook costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C Notebook or Code?

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

### Do C Notebook or Code have ads?

Neither C Notebook nor Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C Notebook or Code?

C Notebook ships an update fortnightly, and Code every 2 days. Most recently, C Notebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Code on September 30, 2026.

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