Code Master vs Cirkus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Master
This app offers a visual interface for creating and editing source code for any language, with preview and publishing options. It provides a professional way to manage and share your coding projects on iOS devices, supporting over 170 languages and offering various themes and templates.
- Syntax highlighting for 170+ languages
- 70+ syntax colored themes
- HTML5 templates and website builder
- Live code preview in browser
- File upload and sharing
- External keyboard support
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The most downloaded code editor on the App Store, now free. The Code Master Programming Suite for the iOS platform provides a visual interface for creating and editing universal source code of any language, as well as previewing and publishing options for when you are on-the-go. All of this packaged up into a single application for a professional way to manage and share your creations on all of your iOS devices. FEATURES • Dedicated Syntax Highlighting • Support for 170+ Languages • 70+ Syntax Coloured Themes • Free HTML5 Templates • New Website Template Builder • Create & Work with Any Type of File • Dedicated Web Development Support • Preview Code in a Fully Functional Web Browser • Upload & Share Files with Ease • External Dock & Bluetooth Keyboard Support • File Previews for Supported Media Files Use Code Master to stay on top of the latest in web publishing tools. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and more have been fully integrated into the full fledged editor. EDITOR Code like you would on a desktop computer – with over 170 languages, and more than 70 coloured themes, editing your code on-the-go has never been so easy. Develop in a comfortable environment with the same look and feel that you'd get with any fully featured, premium code editor. TEMPLATES Choose from one of our professionally designed HTML5 templates that are available to users, commercial-free! Turning website building from a complex process for some, to an easy two-step solution. Code Master is designed for any user looking to save time. All templates have been designed for use with both desktop computers and mobile devices. Optimizations for all device types are included. LIVE PREVIEW Our live preview tool will also allow you to save time by allowing you the ability preview all of your pages and files before publishing. With the tap of a button you can view all your content in the offline browser so you can easily and quickly fix every little detail to avoid embarrassing mistakes. New updates will be arriving on a weekly to monthly basis. There is always something to look forward to. 1e6c5f3933
Cirkus
This app helps teams plan and manage projects using a visual timeline. It allows for scheduling tasks, booking resources, and tracking progress, all within a collaborative environment. Reduce scattered communication and streamline workflows with integrated features.
- Timeline bookings
- Resource booking
- Task assignment with roles
- Project templates
- Workflow automation
- Team communication
- File and comment attachments
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Cirkus is a team scheduling and project management app built around a timeline. Plan work, book people and resources, and keep projects on track — without spreadsheets or messy calendars. Turn tasks into a clear schedule with bookings, roles, templates, and automation. Cirkus helps teams plan what’s happening, who’s doing it, and when — all in one place: • Timeline bookings tied to projects and tasks • Clear priorities and progress across your team • Files, comments, and conversations inside the work • Templates + automation for repeatable workflows SCHEDULING & RESOURCE BOOKING • Book people, equipment, rooms, or any resource you need • Visualize bookings and projects in a timeline view • Link bookings to projects, tasks, and subprojects • Collaborate with comments, attached files, and booking history • Get notifications for new bookings and updates across devices TASK & PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Assign a task to multiple people using Roles • Track each contributor’s status inside the same task • Due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, comments, and attachments • Project templates and custom fields for structured workflows • Custom views to match how your team works TEAM COMMUNICATION • Keep conversations, files, and project scope in one place • Reduce email threads and scattered file sharing • Private discussions inside tasks and projects to stay focused WORKFLOW AUTOMATION • Create task templates for repeatable work • Automate steps with task triggers • Set permissions for freelancers and temporary collaborators • Organize work with teams/organizations Cirkus stays in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Web. Learn more and access training videos on our website, and reach out anytime with questions to hello@cirkuscom
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cirkus at 73% against Code Master's 28%. Cirkus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Code Master's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cirkus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Code Master's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cirkus's.
Code Master ships an update every 5 months, Cirkus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Master | Cirkus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (55 ratings) | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | 73.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Bush | farmerswife |
Customer experience
Code Master
Cirkus
Bugs and requests
Code Master
Reported bugs
4 issues- Saved files disappearing or not loading correctly
- Syntax highlighting and language settings not persisting
- Keyboard blocking view of code
- Frequent crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Add blank page option for custom themes
- Implement cloud storage support (Dropbox, Google Drive)
- Improve keyboard functionality and text editing
- Introduce code execution and debugging capabilities
- Provide more language support beyond HTML/XML
Cirkus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Code Master
No in-app purchases
Cirkus
No in-app purchases









