# RemoteIDE vs Visual Code Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Code Editor at none against RemoteIDE's 2. Visual Code Editor also leads on chart position (#135 vs unranked) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoteIDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Visual Code Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RemoteIDE against 5.0 for Visual Code Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteIDE | Visual Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 62 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Challa Somesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818069707) | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503)

Execute code and AI prompts directly from your mobile device on your local development environment. Supports multiple AI models and offers real-time syncing of responses and chat history. Enables Git operations and voice input for a seamless remote coding experience.

**Highlights:** Execute AI prompts on paired Mac, Real-time response syncing, Supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Multi-Agent mode, Full chat history sync, Voice input for prompts, Git operations from phone

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteIDE Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteIDE Annual Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### Visual Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Developer Tools, #167 Top Grossing · 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 RemoteIDE free?

RemoteIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Code Editor free?

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

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

RemoteIDE and Visual Code Editor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 9 ratings respectively.

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

Neither RemoteIDE 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.*