Comparison

GetHex vs Codux

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

Head to head
About

GetHex

Features
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GetHex turns your camera into a real-world color picker. Just point, tap, and instantly capture the exact HEX color from any surface, object, or scene around you. Designed for designers, developers, and creators who value precision and simplicity. How it works: • Aim the camera at the color you want • Tap to capture • Instantly get the HEX code • Copy or share a color sample with one tap Features: • Real-world color picking using your camera • Accurate HEX color detection • One-tap copy to clipboard • Share a color sample image with code • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark & Light mode support • No account. No ads. No tracking Privacy first. All color processing happens on-device. No data is collected, stored, or shared. Pick colors faster. Stay focused. GetHex.

About

Codux

This open-source AI coding workspace allows secure remote management of development tasks from a mobile device. Connect to your desktop or agent to handle projects, files, Git, and terminal sessions.

Highlights
  • Manage projects and files
  • Control remote terminal sessions
  • Track AI CLI activity
  • Synchronize state across devices
  • Encrypted device connections
  • Open-source code available
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Codux is an open-source AI coding workspace that lets you securely connect to Codux Desktop or a Codux Agent from your mobile device and manage remote development tasks wherever you are. Key features: • Manage projects, files, Git repositories, and worktrees • View and take control of remote terminal sessions • Track AI CLI activity and session information • Synchronize terminal and project state across desktop and mobile • Use encrypted device connections for remote development workflows Codux is open-source software. You can access the complete source code on GitHub and compile and use it yourself for free: https://github.com/duxweb/codux If you encounter connection, terminal, or compatibility issues, please submit a GitHub Issue with your device model, OS version, reproduction steps, and relevant logs: https://github.com/duxweb/codux/issues App Store reviews do not provide enough context for effective troubleshooting. Please avoid leaving a low rating without technical details; a clear Issue helps us identify and resolve problems much faster.

Screenshots

GetHex3 screens
Codux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GetHex at Free against Codux's $4.99. Codux's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GetHex is free to download; Codux costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GetHex ships an update every 3 months, Codux weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GetHex versus Codux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetHexCodux
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre Rocha鑫华 李

In-app purchases

None

GetHex

No in-app purchases

None

Codux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GetHex free?
GetHex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codux free?
Codux costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GetHex or Codux have ads?
Neither GetHex nor Codux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GetHex or Codux?
GetHex ships an update every 3 months, and Codux weekly. Most recently, GetHex was updated on October 7, 2026 and Codux on September 30, 2026.

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