Code Master vs File Manager
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
File Manager
Easily exchange files and folders between multiple mobile devices wirelessly. Monitor transfer progress, open files directly within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.
- Exchange files and folders between multiple phones
- View transfer progress
- Open files within the app
- Upload files via Wi-Fi (HTTP/FTP)
- Record voice and video
- Edit file system (create, move, delete)
- Share files via email and social media
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 84% against Code Master's 28%. File Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7). Code Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Code Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Code Master's written reviews are positive against 84% of File Manager's.
Code Master ships an update every 5 months, File Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Master | File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (55 ratings) | 4.5 (98 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Bush | 小文 黄 |
Customer experience
Code Master
File Manager
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
File Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Code Master
No in-app purchases
File Manager
- To remove ads$0.99
- File Transfer$0.99
- Password Service$0.99
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- Simple Vedio$0.99
- Encryption Compression$0.99
- Text Search$0.99
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