Comparison

CodeBrew vs DooNuts

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

Head to head
About

CodeBrew

This mobile application provides a full Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for iOS devices. It features intelligent code completion, live issue highlighting, and includes the Java 21 JDK for offline use. Users can also explore game development with a custom graphics framework and learn from example projects.

Highlights
  • Java 21 JDK included
  • Offline coding support
  • Intelligent code completion
  • Live issue highlighting
  • Custom graphics framework for games
  • Example projects library
Features
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Introducing CodeBrew: Your Java IDE for iPad & iPhone! Unleash the power of Java coding on your iPhone or iPad with CodeBrew - the ultimate Java Integrated Development Environment designed for developers on the go. Dive into the world of seamless coding, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your programming journey. What sets CodeBrew apart? CodeBrew is not just an IDE; it's your complete coding sanctuary on your iPad & iPhone. The powerful code editor comes equipped with intelligent code completions and live issue highlighting, ensuring your code is not just written but crafted to perfection. Java 21 JDK On-The-Go! CodeBrew comes bundled with OpenJ9 Java 21 JDK, running entirely on your iPad or iPhone - no internet connection required. Empower your coding journey without limitations, anytime, anywhere. Craft Simple Games with Ease! Unleash your creativity! CodeBrew boasts a custom graphics framework that simplifies game development. Whether you're building the next viral sensation or just tinkering for fun, CodeBrew makes coding games a breeze. Explore with Example Projects! Not sure where to start? CodeBrew includes a library of example projects to guide you. Learn from real-world scenarios, kickstart your projects, and elevate your coding prowess. Who is CodeBrew for? CodeBrew is tailor-made for developers seeking a powerful, portable Java 17 IDE. Whether you're a student learning the ropes, a professional crafting intricate solutions, or a hobbyist exploring the world of coding, CodeBrew is your ideal companion. Embark on a coding adventure like never before with CodeBrew. Download now and revolutionize your Java development experience on your iPad! Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates The Terms of Service apply: https://astrobeats.net/tos.html

About

DooNuts

Features
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DooNuts turns your todo list into a nut harvest. Every todo is a nut. When it's done, tap the nut: the squirrel carries it to the basket – and your pile grows. PLAN SIMPLY • Today shows what's due today, category by category. • Later gathers everything with a date, week by week and month by month. • As many categories as you like, each with its own nut: Work as a walnut, Home as a hazelnut, Sports as a pine nut … • Checklists: open a nut and tick off the small steps one by one. • Hold a nut to move it – into a new order or another category. • Repeating nuts: daily, weekly, monthly – they come back on their own. • A calendar with every nut at a glance, per category too. • Reminders at the time you choose, notes on every nut. • Search across everything. HARVEST, DON'T JUST CHECK OFF • Every finished nut lands in the basket. This season's harvest grows into a pile of nuts, next to the harvest of all time – category by category. • Every nut plays a note: each nut that lands in the basket and each tap on your pile plays the next note of the day's melody. • Seven classical melodies, one for each day of the week – played on a piano sampled note by note just for DooNuts. The note button switches melodies; the info button tells you what's playing. • Tap the squirrel – it's happy to see you. A SCENE THAT LIVES WITH THE DAY • The view of the waterfall changes with the season, the time of day and the real weather: sun, clouds, wind, rain, thunderstorms – plus snowy winters, sunsets and starry nights. • The habitat: visit the squirrel and the deer by the river. CALM AND PRIVATE • Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no ads, no tracking. • Your location is used for the weather only – and only if you allow it. • English, German and Japanese. DOONUTS PRO DooNuts Pro is all about the look and the sound: • Three more critters: a flying squirrel, a ground squirrel and a dormouse. • Three more instruments for the melody: pizzicato strings, vibraphone and synthesizer. • Set the scenery yourself: any season, any time of day, any weather. • Seven more app icons. Pro is a growing collection: new critters, instruments and icons join it over time. DooNuts Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription, with 7 days free for first-time subscribers – or a one-time purchase that's yours for good, no subscription. The app shows the price in your currency before you buy. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple account; manage or cancel it in your account settings. Everything that matters stays free – Pro takes nothing away. Privacy policy: https://juliannoxlabs.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Weather data by Apple Weather. DooNuts is made by JulianNoxLabs – independent software by Julian Laping. // crafting digital tools and sound

Screenshots

CodeBrew4 screens
DooNuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DooNuts at every 4 days against CodeBrew's every 3 months. CodeBrew's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. CodeBrew sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DooNuts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeBrew ships an update every 3 months, DooNuts every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeBrew versus DooNuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeBrewDooNuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulius NaeumannJulian Laping

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodeBrew

One-time1
  • CodeBrew Pro$17.99
2 purchases

DooNuts

Subscriptions2
  • DooNuts Pro (Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DooNuts Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is CodeBrew free?
CodeBrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DooNuts free?
DooNuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeBrew or DooNuts have ads?
Neither CodeBrew nor DooNuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeBrew or DooNuts?
CodeBrew ships an update every 3 months, and DooNuts every 4 days. Most recently, CodeBrew was updated on October 1, 2026 and DooNuts on October 17, 2026.

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