Comparison

Stick Code vs CodeMac++ Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stick Code

This application provides an integrated development environment (IDE) and terminal directly on your iPad. It allows developers to write and run code, manage projects, and access command-line tools from their tablet.

Highlights
  • Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • Terminal access
  • Code writing and execution
  • Project management
  • Command-line tools
Features
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An IDE & Terminal for your iPad

About

CodeMac++ Mobile

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EDITOR • Syntax highlighting for 31 programming languages • Tree-sitter AST parsing for 10 languages • Code folding, bracket pair colorization, indent guides • Auto-complete with keywords and code snippets • Find & Replace with regex support • Line bookmarks, function navigator, line operations AI ASSISTANT (Bring Your Own Key) • Famous model integration • 7 actions: Explain, Refactor, Fix, Document, Optimize, Test, Generate • Persistent chat panel with code insert/replace • API keys stored securely in Keychain TOOLS • File browser with project folder bookmarks • Live web preview for HTML/CSS/JS • Markdown preview • Diff viewer, hex viewer, PDF export • 22 file templates for quick start iPAD OPTIMIZED • Split view with file tree sidebar • Multi-window support • 15+ keyboard shortcuts • Keyboard accessory bar with 30+ symbols iOS INTEGRATION • Spotlight search for your files • Handoff to continue on another device • Home screen widget for recent files • Live Activities for AI progress • iCloud settings sync 6 beautiful themes: One Dark, Midnight, Ocean, Forest, Light, Sunset Privacy-first: no data collection, no tracking, no accounts required.

Screenshots

Stick Code3 screens
CodeMac++ Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stick Code at 18.5 against CodeMac++ Mobile's 26.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Stick Code versus CodeMac++ Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStick CodeCodeMac++ Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicardo BomenyAntonio Scognamiglio

In-app purchases

None

Stick Code

No in-app purchases

None

CodeMac++ Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stick Code free?
Stick Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeMac++ Mobile free?
CodeMac++ Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stick Code or CodeMac++ Mobile have ads?
Neither Stick Code nor CodeMac++ Mobile shows ads.

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