Comparison

Code vs Reality Prep Preview

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

Reality Prep Preview

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Preview animated USDZ assets on iPhone and iPad, inspect 3D content at authored real-world scale in augmented reality, and capture device-validation evidence. Reality Prep Preview helps developers, 3D artists and spatial-computing teams test how their USDZ assets behave on Apple devices. It also complements Reality Prep Pro for Mac, connecting asset preparation with device-side verification. ANIMATED USDZ PREVIEW • Import USDZ files directly from Files • Play supported embedded animations • Inspect static and animated 3D assets • Review asset dimensions and file information TRUE-SCALE AUGMENTED REALITY • Preserve the asset's authored real-world scale • Reposition, rotate and reset placed content • Inspect spatial assets in context DEVICE CHECKS AND REPORTING • Review available device-side performance observations • Inspect loading and rendering information • Export structured JSON validation evidence • Share device findings with your development workflow WORKS WITH REALITY PREP PRO Reality Prep Pro 3.0 prepares and validates 3D assets on Mac, including animated FBX, GLB and glTF sources. Open the resulting USDZ in Reality Prep Preview, inspect it on your device, then export JSON evidence for import into Prep Pro. This connects Mac preparation with device testing and helps identify assets that require re-verification after changes. LOCAL AND STRAIGHTFORWARD Import local USDZ files without creating an account. Your original assets remain unchanged. Reality Prep Preview is a companion to Reality Prep Pro, which is available separately for Mac.

Screenshots

Code4 screens
Reality Prep Preview1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reality Prep Preview at none against Code's 12. Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Reality Prep Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code ships an update every 2 days, Reality Prep Preview every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Code versus Reality Prep Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeReality Prep Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size743 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorella FolesaniVictory Software (Pty) Ltd

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

Reality Prep Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reality Prep Preview free?
Reality Prep Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Code or Reality Prep Preview have ads?
Neither Code nor Reality Prep Preview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code or Reality Prep Preview?
Code ships an update every 2 days, and Reality Prep Preview every 6 weeks. Most recently, Code was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reality Prep Preview on October 28, 2026.

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