# Code vs Combine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Combine at 100% against Code's 38%. Combine also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0). Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (33 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Combine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Combine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of Combine's.

Code ships an update every 2 days, Combine every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Combine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combine-code-editor-and-git/id6744273472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 743 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) | [Margins Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713633376) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Combine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combine-code-editor-and-git/id6744273472)

Transform your mobile device into a professional coding studio. This app offers advanced code editing, live previews, and comprehensive Git integration for developers on the go. Work offline, debug efficiently, and manage your projects seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Expert syntax highlighting and code completion, Offline coding and live web preview, Advanced Git repository management, Smart auto-completion and code folding, Live element inspection and debugging tools, Customizable themes and fonts, Network monitor and web audit reports

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code free?

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

### Is Combine free?

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

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

Combine is rated higher. Code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Combine averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Code or Combine have ads?

Neither Code nor Combine shows ads.

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

Code ships an update every 2 days, and Combine every 8 days. Most recently, Code was updated on September 12, 2026 and Combine on September 7, 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.*