# AppsOnAir vs Code Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppsOnAir at none against Code Editor's 2. AppsOnAir also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Code Editor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AppsOnAir asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppsOnAir ships an update every 5 weeks, Code Editor every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppsOnAir | Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appsonair/id6443620901/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logicwind Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545581834) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### AppsOnAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appsonair/id6443620901)

Share app builds with internal teams or clients through over-the-air distribution. Upload your IPA files and instantly notify recipients of new releases. Secure your builds with password protection or public links, and track download statistics.

**Highlights:** Over-the-air app distribution, IPA file uploads, Instant release notifications, Password-protected links, Public sharing options, Build version rollback, Download statistics tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-html-python-js/id6448794019)

Write and preview code for websites and scripts on your mobile devices. Features live previews, a built-in console, and support for over 20 programming languages. An AI assistant is available for Pro users to help with coding tasks.

**Highlights:** Live preview for web pages, Built-in console for logs and errors, Support for 20+ programming languages, AI assistant for coding help (Pro), Offline Python 3 execution (Pro), Project management with file lists and search

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Editor Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Code Editor Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppsOnAir free?

AppsOnAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Editor free?

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

### Do AppsOnAir or Code Editor have ads?

Code Editor shows ads; AppsOnAir does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppsOnAir or Code Editor?

AppsOnAir ships an update every 5 weeks, and Code Editor every 4 months. Most recently, AppsOnAir was updated on October 30, 2026 and Code Editor on October 30, 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.*