# Dev Utils vs Code Notes

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 (#177 vs unranked). Code Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev Utils | Code Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-notes/id6449167420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Fielder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563352665) | [Gwinyai Nyatsoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348774870) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev Utils

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-utils/id6444063249)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful app
- 👍 Good device info
- 👍 Helpful for developers
- 👍 Excellent UI/UX
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs update for releases
- 🐛 Data not up-to-date
- 🐛 Potential privacy concerns
- 🐛 Accusations of hacking
- 🐛 Blocked on M series Macs

**Reported bugs**

- Unknown errors
- Find my iPhone error
- Apple ID locked
- Privacy concerns
- Being attacked

**Requested features**

- Update release notes/version numbers
- Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
- Update data promptly
- Allow development usage
- More access to watch design UI


### Code Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-notes/id6449167420)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Notes Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Code Notes Plus | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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