Tech News vs CodeMan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tech News
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The tech news aggregator built for engineers. Browse 120+ curated tech sites across 13 categories — from AI & Machine Learning to DevOps, Frontend, Backend, Security, and Startups. ■ 13 Categories. 120+ Tech Sites. Hacker News, TechCrunch, The Verge, Ars Technica, Dev.to, CSS-Tricks, Smashing Magazine, and many more. All the sources that matter to engineers, organized by category. ■ One-Tap Translation Reading a Japanese tech blog? A German engineering post? Tap to translate any page into your language instantly. Switch between original and translation freely. ■ RSS News Feed Get the latest articles from your favorite sites delivered in a clean, unified feed. Never miss an important update. ■ Smart Recommendations Each category highlights recommended sites so you can discover the best resources in unfamiliar areas. ■ Favorites & History Build your daily reading list. Bookmark sites, organize with folders, and your reading history keeps everything accessible. ■ 39 Languages Full UI support in 39 languages. The app auto-detects your device language and adapts instantly. Built for: • Software engineers who want diverse tech perspectives • Developers learning from international engineering blogs • Tech leads staying current across multiple domains • Anyone who wants the world's best tech content, without language barriers Your daily tech briefing starts here. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/
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: Tech News at Free against CodeMan's $4.99. Tech News also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). CodeMan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Tech News is free to download; CodeMan costs $4.99 up front. Tech News sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CodeMan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tech News ships an update every 3 weeks, CodeMan weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Tech News | CodeMan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #13 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiya.k | Michael Frey |
In-app purchases
Tech News
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
CodeMan
No in-app purchases









