# CodeMan vs Visual Code Editor

The clearest difference is price: Visual Code Editor at Free against CodeMan's $4.99. Visual Code Editor also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). CodeMan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Visual Code Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CodeMan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Visual Code Editor's.

CodeMan ships an update weekly, Visual Code Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeMan | Visual Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeman-vscode/id6759809062/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | #59 |
| Size | 41 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Frey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842493393) | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeMan

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #198 Top Grossing · 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


### Visual Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #120 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:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeMan free?

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

### Is Visual Code Editor free?

Visual Code Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CodeMan or Visual Code Editor?

Visual Code Editor is rated higher. CodeMan averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Visual Code Editor averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither CodeMan nor Visual Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CodeMan or Visual Code Editor?

CodeMan ships an update weekly, and Visual Code Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, CodeMan was updated on October 13, 2026 and Visual Code Editor on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CodeMan or Visual Code Editor?

CodeMan currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Visual Code Editor at #59. 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.*