# Source Code Reader vs Mango 5Star

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mango 5Star at 94% against Source Code Reader's 63%. Mango 5Star also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Source Code Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Source Code Reader costs $1.99 and Mango 5Star $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Source Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Source Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mango 5Star's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, Mango 5Star every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Source Code Reader | Mango 5Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-code-reader/id511639148/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-5star/id1473088658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | #159 |
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Eichhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/507733211) | [Mango Umbrella LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/508676284) |

## What reviewers say

### Source Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/source-code-reader/id511639148)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily view website source code directly on your iPhone or iPad. Access this functionality within the app or through a built-in Safari extension. Features include dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and text search.

**Highlights:** View source code in-app, Safari extension for direct viewing, Dark mode support, Adjustable font sizes, Text search functionality, Multiple window support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mango 5Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-5star/id1473088658)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This home screen widget app is designed for Apple developers and podcasters. It highlights only positive 5-star reviews for your app or podcast, helping to boost your mood and focus on positive feedback.

**Highlights:** Displays only 5-star reviews, Home screen widget, Focuses on positive feedback, Boosts mood for developers, Supports Apple platforms

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Source Code Reader free?

Source Code Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mango 5Star free?

Mango 5Star costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Source Code Reader or Mango 5Star?

Source Code Reader is rated higher. Source Code Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Mango 5Star averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Source Code Reader or Mango 5Star have ads?

Neither Source Code Reader nor Mango 5Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Source Code Reader or Mango 5Star?

Source Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, and Mango 5Star every 2 months. Most recently, Source Code Reader was updated on October 4, 2026 and Mango 5Star on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Source Code Reader or Mango 5Star?

Source Code Reader currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and Mango 5Star at #159. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*