Comparison

Tech News vs CodeMan

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

Head to head
About

Tech News

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Tech News4 screens
CodeMan3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tech News ships an update every 3 weeks, CodeMan weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Tech News versus CodeMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTech NewsCodeMan
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiya.kMichael Frey

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tech News

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

CodeMan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tech News free?
Tech News is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeMan free?
CodeMan costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tech News or CodeMan have ads?
Tech News shows ads; CodeMan does not.
Which is updated more often, Tech News or CodeMan?
Tech News ships an update every 3 weeks, and CodeMan weekly. Most recently, Tech News was updated on October 28, 2026 and CodeMan on October 28, 2026.

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