Comparison

GDevelop vs Save Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GDevelop

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Unlimited indie game access
  • Create 2D/3D games
  • No-code development
  • AI-assisted game building
  • Game templates and assets
  • Publish and share games
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer
Features
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Play a growing world of quirky, joyful indie games. Discover, play and support games made by independent creators from around the world... and create your own! Play and help shape the next indie gem: - Unlimited indie games instantly in-app, no install needed - Sharing feedback with creators - Explore new games every week, from around the world Every game in the app was built with GDevelop: the no-code and AI powered, open-source game engine used by thousands of creators, artists, and independent developers. Start exploring. Play something small. Or weird. Or wonderful. Create your own games. Or play any game you're dreaming of! It's fast, easy, and no technical knowledge is required to get started. Try it, or get a GDevelop subscription to unlock every feature! - Explore dozens of game templates or start from scratch. - Use AI to help you build your game step by step. - Use your own characters, or choose from a library of pre-made objects such as characters, animations, sounds, and music. - Quickly add pre-made logic to your game objects with GDevelop's Behaviors. - Write game logic with GDevelop's innovative event system based on "if / then" actions and conditions. - Publish your game in a few seconds and share it with your friends, colleagues, or customers. - Allow players to submit their scores with ready-to-use leaderboards or make online multiplayer games. Dozens of thousands of games are made every month with GDevelop. Unleash your creativity, and create all kinds of games: platformers, shoot’em up, strategy, 8-bit, or hyper-casual games... the sky is the limit. GDevelop is a powerful game engine that will transform you into a game designer: - Add explosions and effects with particles. - Use visual effects ("shaders"). - Pathfinding and advanced movements (bounce, elliptic movement, screen wrap, projectiles...). - Advanced rendering engine that can handle pixel-art games, modern 2D games, 2.5D isometric games and 3D games. - Text objects for scores, dialogues, with optional typewriter effects. - Transitions and smooth movement for objects. - Leaderboards and Real-time Multiplayer. - Platformer engine. - Realistic 2D and 3D physics engine. - Sound effects and music handling. - Ready-to-use objects for your game interface: text input, buttons, joysticks, progress bars... - Complete documentation available for each feature. - Dozens of extensions that give new behaviors, new actions, and new conditions: checkpoints, object shaking, 3D flip effects... GDevelop makes game development easy, even for those with no prior experience. Download the app and join a community of 400k+ monthly creators: gamers, hobbyists, teachers, and professionals. GDevelop's unique design makes game creation fast and fun! Our Terms & Conditions: https://gdevelop.io/page/terms-and-conditions Our Privacy Policy: https://gdevelop.io/page/privacy-policy

About

Save Code

Organize your development workflow by creating projects, tracking builds with version and stability details, and saving code snippets for quick access. Features include search, sorting, and pinning for efficient management. Unlock advanced capabilities with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Project and build tracking
  • Code snippet saving
  • Search and sort functionality
  • Pinning for important items
  • Customizable editor settings
  • Pro features for unlimited use
Features
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Create projects, add builds, and attach code snippets to keep your workflow structured and accessible at all times. Projects & Builds: Start with a project and create builds that capture versions, numbers, and stability at a glance. Snippets: Save important code or notes directly within each build for fast reference. Search & Sort: Quickly find what you need with built-in search and sorting by build number, version, or stability. Pinning: Keep your most important projects and builds at the top with simple pin/unpin actions. Customization: Adjust editor font size, auto-formatting, and header options to match your workflow. Pro Features: Unlock unlimited projects, builds, and snippets with SwiftShelf Pro, along with advanced export and productivity tools. BuildBox is designed to be fast, intuitive, and reliable, so you can focus on building without losing track of your work. Whether you’re managing a single project or a library of builds, it provides the clarity and structure you need.

Screenshots

GDevelop4 screens
Save Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GDevelop at 4.3 against Save Code's 1.0. GDevelop also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Save Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Save Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GDevelop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GDevelop ships an update every 11 days, Save Code every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GDevelop versus Save Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGDevelopSave Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGDEVELOP FRANCEDimitry French

Customer experience

GDevelop

All ratings2,335 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative41.9%

Save Code

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

GDevelop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when changing sprites
  • Keyboard issues on mobile
  • Saved projects not loading properly
  • Frequent crashes and loss of progress
  • Importing assets causes issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sprite editor
  • More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
  • Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
  • Reduce subscription limits
  • Add daily rewards or free currency

Save Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

GDevelop

Subscriptions6
  • GDevelop Silver3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • GDevelop Gold3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • GDevelop Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • GDevelop Silver - 1 year$49.991 Year
  • GDevelop Gold - 1 year3 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • GDevelop Pro - 1 year3 Days trial$399.991 Year
One-time15
  • Sci-Fi Space Village$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Space Characters$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Space Animals$3.99
Show 12 more
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3$4.99
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy$5.99
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2$5.99
  • 500 Credits$5.99
  • 1000 Credits$9.99
  • Platformer Bundle$14.99
  • GDevelop Mega Bundle$17.99
  • 2000 Credits$18.99
  • From Zero to Creator$24.99
  • From Zero to Creator$34.99
  • 5000 Credits$44.99
  • 10000 Credits$89.99
1 purchases

Save Code

One-time1
  • BuildBox Pro$4.99

Questions

Is GDevelop free?
GDevelop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Save Code free?
Save Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GDevelop or Save Code?
GDevelop is rated higher. GDevelop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Save Code averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GDevelop or Save Code have ads?
GDevelop shows ads; Save Code does not.
Which is updated more often, GDevelop or Save Code?
GDevelop ships an update every 11 days, and Save Code every 6 months. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on September 25, 2026 and Save Code on September 22, 2026.

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