# CodeShowcase vs Carets

CodeShowcase and Carets are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. CodeShowcase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Carets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeShowcase | Carets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carets-code-editor/id6775658561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikolai Pliushchenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711238860) | [Echo Persona LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883380925) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeShowcase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeshowcase/id6476114180)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Carets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carets-code-editor/id6775658561)

This app offers a dual-purpose experience as a capable code editor and a fast notes and lists application. It focuses on speed, minimalism, and a clean aesthetic for mobile devices, allowing you to edit real files from cloud storage or create internal notes.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting for common languages, Edit external files from cloud storage, Plain text and Markdown notes, Lists and checklists, Full-text search across notes, Generative art gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carets Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeShowcase free?

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

### Is Carets free?

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

### Do CodeShowcase or Carets have ads?

Neither CodeShowcase nor Carets shows ads.

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