Comparison

Code vs SF Icon Studio

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

Head to head
About

Code

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
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Code, Work Anywhere! This app has an entire developer suite embedded in this app, and it's fully native! ## Code Editor - Various Themes - Colored Syntax - Autocompletion - Minimap - Row Diff indicator ## File Explorer Move between your file like if you were at your main workstation. ## Git - Clone - Commit - Fetch - Push - Pull - Tag and more! ## Terminal An integrated Shell that support most of the commands available ( Yes, Curl is supported ;-) ) ## SSH Connect to a remote machine with no problems ## FTP / SFTP Since some of you was needing this, we've added support for it! The only app that will allow you to use your device like a real workstation! Code! Privacy Policy: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/apppurchases-6fa17.appspot.com/o/PrivacyPolicy.html?alt=media&app=Code Terms of Service: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/apppurchases-6fa17.appspot.com/o/TermsAndConditions.html?alt=media&app=Code Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SF Icon Studio

Features
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Create stunning, professional app icons in seconds with Icon Studio. Designed specifically for Apple developers, this powerful tool lets you transform SF Symbols into beautiful, production-ready app icons with complete control over every detail. EFFORTLESS ICON DESIGN - Start with any SF Symbol or upload your own - Precise control over colors and gradients - Real-time preview on different backgrounds - Adjust size, weight, and positioning with pixel-perfect precision SEAMLESS WORKFLOW - Export all required icon sizes with one click - Automatic generation of App Store, Spotlight, and Settings icons - Support for iOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS

Screenshots

Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Code at Free against SF Icon Studio's $9.99. Code also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). SF Icon Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Code is free to download; SF Icon Studio costs $9.99 up front. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SF Icon Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code ships an update every 2 days, SF Icon Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code versus SF Icon Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeSF Icon Studio
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size743 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorella FolesaniJan Chalupa

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Code

Subscriptions12
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Code Pro$2.997 Days
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  • Code Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Code Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Code Pro$14.991 Year
  • Code Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Code Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Code Pro$19.991 Year
  • Code Pro$34.991 Year
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

SF Icon Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SF Icon Studio free?
SF Icon Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code or SF Icon Studio have ads?
Neither Code nor SF Icon Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code or SF Icon Studio?
Code ships an update every 2 days, and SF Icon Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Code was updated on September 12, 2026 and SF Icon Studio on September 16, 2026.

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