Comparison

Dev Utils vs Code Notes

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

Head to head
About

Dev Utils

This app provides mobile developers with essential tools to streamline their workflow. It offers timely notifications for OS and Xcode releases, accessibility features, device information, and a reference for HTTP status codes. Customize your experience with themes and app icons.

Highlights
  • OS and Xcode release notifications
  • System font and color comparison
  • Device information lookup
  • HTTP status code reference
  • Light/dark themes
  • Customizable app icons
Features
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Dev Utils is the ultimate toolkit for mobile developers. With features designed to streamline your workflow and increase productivity, Dev Utils is the essential companion for building amazing mobile apps. Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Releases and Betas - Get notified about the latest betas and full releases of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) and Xcode. - Easily check release notes for the latest Xcode. See the macOS requirements and view included SDKs for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. - Stay informed with the latest developer news and important information about App Store Connect, TestFlight, and more. Ensure Your App is Accessible to All Users - Compare system fonts and colors with adjustable sizing and dark mode support. Get Device Information Quickly and Easily - Check which versions of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) are currently supported on any device. - Quickly view your device's type, storage, connectivity, cameras, and more. Easily share device info with others. Additional Tools - Quickly search and learn about HTTP status codes with a comprehensive reference guide. Customize Your Experience - Enjoy light and dark themes and customize your home screen with alternate app icons. Download Dev Utils now and elevate your mobile development to the next level!

About

Code Notes

This app helps developers retain coding concepts by organizing notes with syntax highlighting, descriptions, and images. Sync notes across devices via iCloud and avoid complex formatting. Premium features include AI code analysis and in-app code execution.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for code snippets
  • Rich text editor for descriptions
  • Image attachments
  • Folder organization by programming language
  • Tag-based filtering
  • iCloud syncing across devices
  • AI code analysis (premium)
  • In-app code compilation and execution (premium)
Features
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Code Notes was developed to free you from tutorial hell by helping you retain crucial coding concepts as you learn how to code. Often times, studying code takes so much longer because foundational concepts are forgotten as you move forward through tutorials. Code Notes helps to prevent this by making study, revision and looking up code concepts so much easier. Code Notes offers the convenience of syncing your notes to iCloud making your notes available to all your devices and on multiple platforms. It uses a simple and straightforward interface which is great for beginners. It avoids the complication of needing to know formatting styles like markdown to create notes. Instead, notes are created in easy to add segments of code snippets with syntax highlighting, description blocks with a rich text editor and image attachments. Notes are organised in folders by programming language and tags can be used to filter notes. Code Notes Plus is available by monthly or annual subscription and offers premium benefits. It includes AI code analysis to help you breakdown and understand complex code logic. You can compile and run your code snippets directly in your notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dev Utils4 screens
Code Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dev Utils at none against Code Notes's 2. Dev Utils also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 1) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). Code Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Code Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dev Utils asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dev Utils has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Dev Utils's written reviews are positive against 100% of Code Notes's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Dev Utils versus Code Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDev UtilsCode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (101 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#158 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan FielderGwinyai Nyatsoka

Customer experience

Dev Utils

All ratings101 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.7%

Code Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dev Utils

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unknown errors
  • Find my iPhone error
  • Apple ID locked
  • Privacy concerns
  • Being attacked

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update release notes/version numbers
  • Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
  • Update data promptly
  • Allow development usage
  • More access to watch design UI
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  • Enable installation on Mac M series

Code Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dev Utils

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Code Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Code Notes Plus$4.991 Month
  • Code Notes Plus$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Dev Utils free?
Dev Utils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Notes free?
Code Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dev Utils or Code Notes?
Code Notes is rated higher. Dev Utils averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Code Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dev Utils or Code Notes have ads?
Neither Dev Utils nor Code Notes shows ads.

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