Comparison

Code vs MiniBench

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

MiniBench

Create and edit Minecraft Bedrock function packs directly on your iPad. This app offers a code-first editor with syntax highlighting, autocompletion, and inline validation. Export your creations as .mcpack files for easy import into the game.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Context-aware autocomplete
  • Snippets palette
  • Inline syntactic validation
  • Project creation wizard
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Multi-tab editor
  • Export as .mcpack
Features
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Write, build, preview, and learn Minecraft Bedrock function packs on iPad. MiniBench is a native, code-first editor for Minecraft Bedrock Edition function packs. Create a project, write your commands (or let a builder write them for you), check the result in 3D, and export a .mcpack that opens in Minecraft with one tap. No hand-editing JSON in a plain text app. LEARN BY DOING — FREE • 10 interactive Labs teach commands one hands-on step at a time: selectors, coordinates, execute, scoreboards, tags, and a capstone • 28 command drills, from /fill and /summon to /scoreboard and /title • Write it in a real pack, tap Check for a friendly nudge, let MiniBench fix it for you if you're stuck, then ship it to Minecraft • Labs, hints, and in-file comments in 13 languages A REAL CODE EDITOR • Syntax highlighting for commands, selectors (@a, @e, @p, @r, @s), coordinates (~, ^), strings, numbers, and NBT-like braces • Context-aware autocomplete with a signature bar that previews argument shapes as you type; Tab accepts a completion from the full vanilla 1.21 catalog • Selector-argument key completion inside @e[...] • 80 ready-made snippets: execute chains, give, teleport, scoreboard, tags, and more • Jump between functions: autocomplete "function " and tap any function call to open it • Inline validation for unknown commands, malformed selectors, and unbalanced braces • Light and dark editor themes, multi-tab editing, and iPad split view with a draggable divider 3D PREVIEW — FREE • See what your .mcfunction builds before you share it, with your own character standing in the scene • The preview follows function calls, so a build split across several files renders as one complete scene • 12 painted world backdrops with gradient skies, block art close to Minecraft's own, and translucent glass that renders correctly BUILDERS (PRO) • House Builder: houses, towers, and rooms up to 32 floors at exact, block-perfect sizes, with roofs and lighting • Chest Builder: lay out loot on a visual grid with Bedrock's real stack limits • Demolition Builder: rig a build with concealed TNT and a fuse • Image → Build: turn a photo into a block statue, solid or hollow PROJECTS, EXPORT, IMPORT • Single-screen project wizard; store locally or in iCloud Drive • Valid manifest.json scaffolded with fresh UUIDs, plus a manifest form editor • Auto-save and Cmd+S; tabs and split state restored across launches • Export validates the manifest, UUIDs, version arrays, pack icon, and functions folder, then hands a .mcpack to the share sheet; export as a playable .mcworld with Pro • Import an existing .mcpack from Files or the share sheet • 26 project icon packs: Classic is free, the rest are $0.99 each KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Cmd+S save, Cmd+W close tab, Cmd+T new tab, Cmd+F find, Cmd+Z / Shift+Cmd+Z undo and redo, Cmd+Shift+E export, Tab to accept a completion. Full cheat sheet built in. WHO IT'S FOR Minecraft creators, map makers, teachers, and anyone learning commands who wants a real editor on iPad, not a watered-down web wrapper. PRICING Free: up to 3 projects, the full editor, 3D preview, and every Lab. MiniBench Pro unlocks unlimited projects, the builders, .mcworld export, and every new feature as it ships: $0.99/month or $9.99/year, with a 7-day free trial on the annual plan. Cancel anytime in Settings. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://icolasoft.com/minibench/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://icolasoft.com/minibench/privacy-policy NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB; the Minecraft name, brand, and assets are the property of Mojang AB or their respective owners. MiniBench is an independent third-party tool, built and named in accordance with Mojang's public brand and asset usage guidelines (minecraft.net/usage-guidelines).

Screenshots

Code4 screens
MiniBench4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiniBench at 5.0 against Code's 4.0. Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and MiniBench sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiniBench holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code ships an update every 2 days, MiniBench monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Code versus MiniBench: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMiniBench
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (34 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size743 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorella FolesaniEric Internicola

Customer experience

Code

All ratings33 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral30.8%
Negative30.8%

MiniBench

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
10 purchases

MiniBench

Subscriptions1
  • MiniBench Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • Minigame Arcade Icon Pack$0.99
  • Quest Board Icon Pack$0.99
  • Village Life Icon Pack$0.99
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  • Builder's Workshop Icon Pack$0.99
  • Potion Lab Icon Pack$0.99
  • Dungeon Rooms Icon Pack$0.99
  • Survival Camp Icon Pack$0.99
  • Town Services Icon Pack$0.99
  • Treasure Trails Icon Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiniBench free?
MiniBench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code or MiniBench?
MiniBench is rated higher. Code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while MiniBench averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Code or MiniBench have ads?
Neither Code nor MiniBench shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code or MiniBench?
Code ships an update every 2 days, and MiniBench monthly. Most recently, Code was updated on November 8, 2026 and MiniBench on November 5, 2026.

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