# CodeMan vs Hermex

The clearest difference is price: Hermex at Free against CodeMan's $4.99. Hermex also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (97 vs 7). CodeMan's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Hermex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hermex has 97 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CodeMan's written reviews are positive against 85% of Hermex's.

CodeMan ships an update every 5 days, Hermex every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMan | Hermex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062/reviews) | **[4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermex/id6767006319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#34** |
| Size | 40 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Frey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842493393) | [Uzair Ansar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896345663) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeMan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hermex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermex/id6767006319)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a native mobile interface for interacting with your self-hosted Hermes Agent server. It allows you to manage conversations, control agent settings, and access workspace files directly from your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Connect to your own Hermes server, Manage existing and start new conversations, Control models, profiles, and reasoning, Attach files and photos, Browse workspace files, Offline read-only viewing of recent sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeMan free?

CodeMan costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hermex free?

Hermex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CodeMan or Hermex?

Hermex is rated higher. CodeMan averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hermex averages 4.6 from 97 ratings.

### Do CodeMan or Hermex have ads?

Neither CodeMan nor Hermex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMan or Hermex?

CodeMan ships an update every 5 days, and Hermex every 3 weeks. Most recently, CodeMan was updated on September 27, 2026 and Hermex on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CodeMan or Hermex?

CodeMan currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Hermex at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*