# Extender vs LynxCode

The clearest difference is update cadence: LynxCode at every 3 months against Extender's every 8 months. LynxCode also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Extender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and LynxCode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Extender ships an update every 8 months, LynxCode every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extender | LynxCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Size | 42 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ygal brami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690431302) | [Beijing Zhangshangyunji Technology Development Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615527262) |

## What reviewers say

### Extender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extender/id6745106031)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads for a month | $14.99 | per month |
| remove all ads for a year | $119.99 | per year |


### LynxCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynxcode-build-apps-fast/id6745602643)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $364.99 | per year |
| 500K Tokens | $20.00 | one-time |
| 100K tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000K tokens | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2000K Tokens | $69.99 | one-time |
| 300K tokens | $79.99 | one-time |
| 600K tokens | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Extender free?

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

### Is LynxCode free?

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

### Do Extender or LynxCode have ads?

Neither Extender nor LynxCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Extender or LynxCode?

Extender ships an update every 8 months, and LynxCode every 3 months. Most recently, Extender was updated on October 28, 2026 and LynxCode on October 28, 2026.

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