Comparison

CodeMac++ Mobile vs GlassCode

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

Head to head
About

CodeMac++ Mobile

Read full description

EDITOR • Syntax highlighting for 31 programming languages • Tree-sitter AST parsing for 10 languages • Code folding, bracket pair colorization, indent guides • Auto-complete with keywords and code snippets • Find & Replace with regex support • Line bookmarks, function navigator, line operations AI ASSISTANT (Bring Your Own Key) • Famous model integration • 7 actions: Explain, Refactor, Fix, Document, Optimize, Test, Generate • Persistent chat panel with code insert/replace • API keys stored securely in Keychain TOOLS • File browser with project folder bookmarks • Live web preview for HTML/CSS/JS • Markdown preview • Diff viewer, hex viewer, PDF export • 22 file templates for quick start iPAD OPTIMIZED • Split view with file tree sidebar • Multi-window support • 15+ keyboard shortcuts • Keyboard accessory bar with 30+ symbols iOS INTEGRATION • Spotlight search for your files • Handoff to continue on another device • Home screen widget for recent files • Live Activities for AI progress • iCloud settings sync 6 beautiful themes: One Dark, Midnight, Ocean, Forest, Light, Sunset Privacy-first: no data collection, no tracking, no accounts required.

About

GlassCode

Features
Read full description

GlassCode is a native code editor for iPhone and iPad, designed around Apple's Liquid Glass interface and a real, on-device Git engine (libgit2) — not a web wrapper. OPEN & EDIT • Open any local folder and browse the file tree. • Syntax highlighting for Swift, C/C++, C#, TypeScript, Kotlin, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, XML, Markdown and more. • Auto-closing brackets and quotes, and indentation that follows your code. • Line numbers, changed-line indicators and a scrollable minimap. • Tabs, quick open, project-wide search and a command palette. NATIVE GIT • Clone repositories over HTTPS (token/password) or SSH (private key). • View status, stage and commit, push and pull. • Switch and create branches, review per-file diffs, discard changes. • Browse commit history with the files and diff of each commit. • Your credentials stay on your device. THEMES • Six editor color themes, each with a light and a dark variant. LIVE PREVIEW • Rendered preview for data and markup files (JSON, YAML, HTML, XML). • Markdown live preview (Pro). DESIGNED FOR iPHONE AND iPAD • Side-by-side layout on iPad, single-column layout on iPhone. GLASSCODE PRO GlassCode is free to use. GlassCode Pro unlocks advanced Git (side-by-side diff, discard, branch management), commit history, clone & commit/push, project-wide search, advanced symbol outline,Markdown live preview and four premium editor themes. Pro is available as a monthly subscription, an annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase.

Screenshots

CodeMac++ Mobile4 screens
GlassCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeMac++ Mobile at none against GlassCode's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GlassCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CodeMac++ Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CodeMac++ Mobile versus GlassCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMac++ MobileGlassCode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB12 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAntonio ScognamiglioJUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ

In-app purchases

None

CodeMac++ Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GlassCode

Subscriptions2
  • GlassCode Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • GlassCode Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • GlassCode Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is CodeMac++ Mobile free?
CodeMac++ Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlassCode free?
GlassCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeMac++ Mobile or GlassCode have ads?
Neither CodeMac++ Mobile nor GlassCode shows ads.

Other comparisons