Comparison

Code vs System26

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

System26

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System26 is a lightweight way to see device-native AI performance on your hardware. Designed for developers and enthusiasts, it surfaces on-device AI metrics across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. Features: • Large Language Models: Track Tokens Per Second (TPS), Latency, and Memory usage for the native System Language Model. • Image Generation: See on-device image synthesis speed using ImagePlayground with support for animation, illustration, and sketch styles. • Computer Vision: View live camera inference performance for Object Detection, Text Recognition, and Body Pose estimation. • Thermal Monitoring: Keep an eye on your device's thermal state during intensive inference tasks. • 100% Private & Offline: System26 operates without an internet connection. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted—ever. Unlock the full potential of your hardware and see how foundation models run on your machine.

Screenshots

Code4 screens
System263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: System26 at none against Code's 10. Code's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Code sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. System26 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Code versus System26: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeSystem26
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size743 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorella FolesaniBKO Group Inc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Code

Subscriptions10
  • 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 Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Code Pro$14.991 Year
  • 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

System26

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is System26 free?
System26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code or System26 have ads?
Neither Code nor System26 shows ads.

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