# La Terminal vs Code Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: La Terminal at free with in-app purchases against Code Editor's subscription. La Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Code Editor's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. La Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

La Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 94 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of La Terminal's written reviews are positive against 52% of Code Editor's.

La Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Code Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Terminal | Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861/reviews)** | [4.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor/id6445875921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 81 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xibbon, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625207138) | [RainbowFactory LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670679665) |

## What reviewers say

### La Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861)

This app provides a mobile command center for AI coding agents and server management. It offers full SSH and Mosh support for resilient sessions, along with powerful resource monitoring and an AI-powered assistant for command generation.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh support, AI-powered command assistant, Command Search and workflow gallery, Resource monitoring and process explorer, Secure private key storage, iCloud sync for settings and keys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| La Terminal Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| La Terminal Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| La Terminal Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor/id6445875921)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile application offers a powerful and intuitive platform for on-the-go coding. It supports multiple programming languages with advanced features like code completion and syntax highlighting, along with customization options for a comfortable coding experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-language support (Python, Java, JS, HTML, CSS), Intelligent code completion, Syntax highlighting, Customizable themes and fonts, Multi-file management, Code preview and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Coding Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Terminal free?

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

### Is Code Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, La Terminal or Code Editor?

La Terminal is rated higher. La Terminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Code Editor averages 4.4 from 94 ratings.

### Do La Terminal or Code Editor have ads?

Neither La Terminal nor Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, La Terminal or Code Editor?

La Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Editor every 3 months. Most recently, La Terminal was updated on September 22, 2026 and Code Editor on September 23, 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.*