# Code Browser vs Hex

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.

Code Browser costs $3.99 and Hex $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Browser | Hex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Dazhuo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470341377) | [Chad Neal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880525406) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-browser-browser-for-dev/id6757285987)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hex-dev-tools/id6760552804)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Browser free?

Code Browser costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hex free?

Hex costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Code Browser or Hex have ads?

Neither Code Browser nor Hex shows ads.

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