Code Browser vs Hex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Code Browser
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Code Browser - The Exclusive Code Browser for Developers Browse and edit code efficiently anytime, anywhere! Code Browser is a lightweight browser specially designed for developers. It not only allows you to quickly access any URL, but also enables seamless exploration of GitHub repositories, highlights code in more than 100 programming languages, and even lets you modify the code in your private projects directly within the app using online editors such as vscode.dev and github.dev. Key Features - Exclusive Browser for Developers: Lightweight and efficient with fast loading speed, optimized specifically for code browsing, and supports access to any URL. - Deep GitHub Integration: Repository search, code retrieval, trend viewing, and private repository management. Take full control of your GitHub projects without switching tools. - Intelligent Syntax Highlighting: Automatically highlights code in over 100 programming languages, delivering a clearer and more comfortable code reading experience. - In-App Code Editing: Modify the code in your private repositories directly through online editors like vscode.dev and github.dev for efficient development anytime, anywhere. Target Users โข Software Developers: Quickly view, search, and edit code โข Tech Learners: Browse excellent open-source projects to enhance programming skills โข Project Managers: Track GitHub trends and team code repositories โข Programming Enthusiasts: Explore the world of code anytime, anywhere Code Browser - Making code browsing and editing simpler, and development more efficient!
Hex
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Hex is a developer multi-tool for iPhone and iPad. 21 utilities across 5 categories โ everything you reach for daily but shouldn't need a laptop to use. ENCODE Base64 Encode/Decode URL Encode/Decode HTML Entity Encode/Decode JWT Token Decoder Hash Generator (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512) FORMAT JSON Formatter & Validator XML Formatter SQL Formatter Markdown Preview HTML Preview GENERATE UUID Generator (batch mode) Lorem Ipsum Generator Password Generator with strength meter Color Converter (HEX / RGB / HSL) File Checksum TIME Unix Timestamp Converter Cron Expression Parser Timezone Converter TEXT Diff Checker Regex Tester with live match highlighting Text Inspector (character, word, line count) BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Clipboard auto-detection suggests the right tool instantly Deep link support (hex://json, hex://base64, etc.) Export results in native file formats Haptic feedback throughout Dark theme with monospace typography PRIVACY FIRST Works 100% offline โ no network access, ever No analytics, no tracking, no accounts No subscriptions โ one-time purchase Built by Shy Guy LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hex at $2.99 against Code Browser's $3.99. Code Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Code Browser costs $3.99 and Hex $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Code Browser | Hex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 โ better |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Chad Neal |
In-app purchases
Code Browser
No in-app purchases
Hex
No in-app purchases








