Comparison

GenerateERD vs CodeMan

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

Head to head
About

GenerateERD

Features
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ERD Generator creates your whole business ideas into charts and diagram with all entities and relational system between different tables to have a ERD within minutes, you can save deploy and even share with your team partners.

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

GenerateERD4 screens
CodeMan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GenerateERD at Free against CodeMan's $4.99. CodeMan's advantage is chart position (#36 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
GenerateERD versus CodeMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenerateERDCodeMan
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavjyotsingh MultaniMichael Frey

In-app purchases

None

GenerateERD

No in-app purchases

None

CodeMan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GenerateERD free?
GenerateERD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeMan free?
CodeMan costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GenerateERD or CodeMan have ads?
Neither GenerateERD nor CodeMan shows ads.

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