MyLab (OSS) vs CodeMan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyLab (OSS)
Manage your GitLab projects and collaborate on code directly from your mobile device. This app provides a comprehensive GitLab experience on the go, supporting both GitLab.com and self-hosted instances.
- GitLab project management
- Code collaboration
- Mobile workstation
- Supports GitLab.com
- Supports self-hosted GitLab
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MyLab - Your Complete GitLab Companion Transform your mobile device into a powerful GitLab workstation. MyLab brings the GitLab experience to your pocket, enabling seamless project management and code collaboration on the go. Compatible with GitLab.com and self-hosted GitLab instances.
CodeMan
This app provides a powerful integration with VS Code, allowing you to code remotely on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It offers a full desktop experience with keyboard support and optimized touch interfaces for mobile devices.
- Connect to VS Code server instances
- Full desktop mode with chromeless browsing
- Desktop-class keyboard support
- Optimized touch interface for mobile
- Multi-window and Split View support on iPad
- Built-in debug console and real-time logging
- Secure HTTPS connections with optional self-signed certificates
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Powerful VS Code Integration • Connect to any VS Code server instance (or use vscode.dev) • Full desktop mode for complete feature access • Chromeless browsing for distraction-free coding • Self-signed certificate support for local servers Desktop-Class Keyboard Support • All VS Code keyboard shortcuts work perfectly • Command key passthrough to VS Code • System shortcuts for app functions (Cmd+,, Cmd+R, etc.) • External keyboard fully supported on iPad iPhone Features • Optimized touch interface for mobile coding • Quick-access toolbar with essential functions • Portrait and landscape support • Works great with external keyboards iPad Features • Local files support with VSCode extension • Multi-window support - work on multiple projects • Split View and Slide Over compatible • Full keyboard shortcut support • Perfect for iPad + Magic Keyboard setup Mac Features • Native Mac window management • Resizable windows with sensible defaults • Full menu bar integration • All keyboard shortcuts work as expected Developer Tools • Built-in debug console to monitor connections • Real-time logging for troubleshooting • Detailed error messages and suggestions • Export logs for debugging Security & Privacy • Your connections stay secure with HTTPS • Optional support for self-signed certificates • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection • All settings stored locally on your device Perfect for: • Remote development on the go • Code review from your phone • Quick fixes from your iPad • Full development sessions on Mac • Working with self-hosted VS Code servers • Accessing code-server instances • GitHub Codespaces with custom domains Limitations: CodeMan uses WebKit for rendering. Most VS Code features and popular extensions work perfectly. Some extensions requiring advanced browser-specific features (like SharedArrayBuffer) may have limited functionality. Core editing, IntelliSense, terminal, Git, and most popular extensions work without issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyLab (OSS) at Free against CodeMan's $4.99. MyLab (OSS) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). CodeMan's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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
MyLab (OSS) is free to download; CodeMan costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyLab (OSS) ships an update every 2 weeks, CodeMan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyLab (OSS) | CodeMan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #191 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S13 Software Solutions Inc. | Michael Frey |
Customer experience
MyLab (OSS)
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In-app purchases
MyLab (OSS)
No in-app purchases
CodeMan
No in-app purchases









