CodeShowcase vs CodeSnippets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeShowcase
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The app contains many code samples with descriptions and images. - Easily copy code snippets to the clipboard by tapping the appropriate button in the app. - View screenshots to quickly evaluate the content of the snippet. - Use the ready code examples, use "copy" in the app and "paste" in your Xcode project. If you are learning and starting to use SwiftUI, use this app to visualize elements. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CodeSnippets
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Tired of digging through old projects for that one useful piece of code? CodeSnippets is your personal code library — always organized, always ready, and completely private. SAVE ANY CODE Paste or type snippets in 20+ programming languages — Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, Kotlin, HTML, CSS, SQL, Bash, Ruby, PHP, C#, C++, Dart, YAML, JSON, Markdown, R, and Lua. Every snippet gets automatic syntax highlighting for keywords, strings, comments, and numbers. COPY IN ONE TAP Need that snippet back? Tap once to copy it straight to your clipboard, with haptic confirmation and a "Copied!" toast. No digging through old files, no switching apps. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Group snippets into custom collections, add tags for quick filtering, star your favorites, and pin the ones you reach for most. Full-text search finds any snippet by title, code, description, or tag in an instant. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS • Monospace code display with optional line numbers and word wrap • Swipe left to delete, swipe right to copy • Share a snippet as text or export it as a file with the correct extension • Dashboard with recent snippets, pinned favorites, and a language breakdown • Works great on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST No account required. Every snippet is stored on your device — nothing is uploaded anywhere unless you choose to export it yourself. FREE TO START • Up to 20 snippets • 5 languages (Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, Bash) • Full-text search, one-tap copy, favorites, and pinning CODESNIPPETS PREMIUM: • Unlimited snippets • All 22 supported languages • Custom collections with your own names, icons, and colors • Statistics tab — language breakdown, weekly activity, and your saving streak • JSON library export and import — move your whole snippet library between devices • Single-file export with the correct file extension • Ad-free experience Choose the plan that fits: $2.99/month, $29.99/year, or a one-time $99.99 purchase for lifetime access with no recurring charge. Download CodeSnippets and keep every useful piece of code you write within one tap's reach. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CodeShowcase at none against CodeSnippets's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CodeShowcase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CodeSnippets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CodeShowcase | CodeSnippets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikolai Pliushchenkov | Tabish Hassan |
In-app purchases
CodeShowcase
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$9.991 Year
CodeSnippets
- CodeSnippets Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month









