Snippet Dev Tools vs Codereader.dev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snippet Dev Tools
A native, cross-platform code snippet manager and developer utility for iOS development. It offers a robust code editor with extensive language support and various built-in developer tools, all while prioritizing user privacy and offline functionality. Data is securely saved locally and synced via iCloud across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
- Cross-platform code snippet management
- 110+ languages with syntax highlighting
- Offline functionality and iCloud sync
- Multiple developer tools (Base64, Hashing, JSON to Model)
- Markdown preview
- Organize snippets with folders and tags
- Status menu bar mode
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Codelime is a native cross platform snippet manager with many dev tools for iOS development. It is universal that works across Mac, iPhone and iPad. - Native first. Codelime is built with native Swift code for true platform experience. - Privacy focused. It works offline, your data remains on your machine and all logic is done offline. - Data is saved locally and synced via your iCloud - Ongoing list of dev tools Code snippet editing - Battle tested editor with over 110+ languages supported and 20 themes for light and dark mode - Advanced settings to adjust font size, line numbers, themes and wrapping - Name and add note to a snippet - Splendid syntax highlighting - Organize snippets into folders and tags - Customize tags with name and colors - Customize folders with name and default language - Create nested folders - Support GitHub markdown and preview markdown - Share snippet - Get summary about number of lines, characters, words in a snippet - Backup all snippets any time - Enable iCloud sync to sync snippets across devices Mac, iPhone and iPad - Quickly search snippets by name, tag and content - Status menu bar mode. You can create and save snippet on the go conveniently in the menu bar. Dev tools - Ongoing list of 7+ dev tools with focus on iOS development - Encode and decode for base64 - Hash with many popular hash functions - Encode and decode URL - Generate asset catalog AppIcon set - Generate model from JSON - Transform text into many cases - Convert number to different number bases For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/codelime Terms of use https://indiegoodies.com/codelime/terms
Codereader.dev
Capture code ideas and notes on the go, read code comfortably on your phone with customizable displays, and support multiple programming languages. This tool aims to make your coding life more flexible and convenient.
- Capture code ideas on the fly
- Read code comfortably on phone
- Customizable display
- Multi-language support
- Quick code reviews
- Jot down notes
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Hey fellow devs, Ever had a brilliant code idea while stuck in traffic? Or spotted a bug in your project during your morning coffee run? Yeah, me too. That's why I built CodeReader. Born from a coding itch (and a broken leg), CodeReader isn't just another GitHub client. It's the tool I wished I had when I couldn't reach my laptop. What's in it for you? 1. Capture ideas on the fly: Jot down those "aha!" moments before they vanish. No more napkin scribbles or forgotten strokes of genius. 2. Read code comfortably on your phone: Customize the display to your liking. Because squinting at tiny code on a small screen sucks. 3. Multi-language support: Whether you're into Python, Java, Rust, or that niche language you're tinkering with - we've got you covered. Why bother? - For when inspiration strikes at odd hours - To make use of those "in-between" moments - For quick code reviews without lugging around your laptop Look, I'm not going to claim CodeReader will revolutionize your life or make you the next tech billionaire. It's simply a tool that might make your coding life a bit easier and more flexible. Want to give it a shot? Grab CodeReader and see if it fits into your workflow. If it doesn't, no hard feelings - I'd love to hear how we could make it better for you. Happy coding! CodeReader: Your Pocket Coding Companion
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Verdict
Snippet Dev Tools and Codereader.dev both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Codereader.dev's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snippet Dev Tools's. Codereader.dev also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). Snippet Dev Tools's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Snippet Dev Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Codereader.dev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Snippet Dev Tools against 5.0 for Codereader.dev. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Snippet Dev Tools's written reviews are positive against 100% of Codereader.dev's.
Snippet Dev Tools ships an update monthly, Codereader.dev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snippet Dev Tools | Codereader.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khuong Pham | Matias Andrade Guzman |
Customer experience
Snippet Dev Tools
Codereader.dev
In-app purchases
Snippet Dev Tools
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
Codereader.dev
- Codereader Pro$4.99
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