# Code Browser vs Visual Code Editor

The clearest difference is price: Visual Code Editor at Free against Code Browser's $3.99. Visual Code Editor also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked). Code Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Visual Code Editor is free to download; Code Browser costs $3.99 up front. Visual Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Code Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Browser | Visual Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 22 MB | 229 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) | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) |

## 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


### Visual Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #112 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile application provides a full-featured code editor and development environment for various programming languages. It allows users to write, run, and preview code directly on their devices, supporting offline use and Git integration.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 programming languages, Live website preview with hot reload, Syntax highlighting and code suggestions, Multi-file project management, Built-in Git and GitHub client, Offline functionality, Command palette for quick navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Browser free?

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

### Is Visual Code Editor free?

Visual Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Code Browser or Visual Code Editor have ads?

Neither Code Browser nor Visual Code Editor shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*