# VSCoW vs Code

The clearest difference is price: Code at Free against VSCoW's $2.99. Code also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). VSCoW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Code is free to download; VSCoW costs $2.99 up front. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. VSCoW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Code holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of VSCoW's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code's.

VSCoW ships an update every 9 months, Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VSCoW | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vscow-code-wrapper/id6444493151/reviews) | **[4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christoph Gogolin](https://appshunter.io/developer/511901280) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## What reviewers say

### VSCoW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vscow-code-wrapper/id6444493151)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a streamlined interface for accessing and editing code servers, offering enhanced keyboard shortcut support and a custom keybar with cursor control. It's designed for developers who need efficient remote code management on their devices.

**Highlights:** Access to all keyboard shortcuts, Extra key-bar with onscreen shortcuts, Virtual cursor control stick, Quick switch between code-server instances, Optimized trackpad support, Multi-instance and window support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047)

This app provides a comprehensive developer suite on your mobile device, including a code editor with syntax highlighting and autocompletion, a file explorer, and integrated Git, SSH, and FTP/SFTP clients. It allows you to work on projects anywhere, transforming your device into a portable workstation.

**Highlights:** Code editor with themes and syntax highlighting, File explorer for easy navigation, Integrated Git for version control, Terminal with Bash support, SSH client for remote connections, FTP/SFTP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VSCoW free?

VSCoW costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VSCoW or Code?

Code is rated higher. VSCoW averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Code averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do VSCoW or Code have ads?

Neither VSCoW nor Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VSCoW or Code?

VSCoW ships an update every 9 months, and Code every 2 days. Most recently, VSCoW was updated on October 7, 2026 and Code on October 16, 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.*