Comparison

LLM Bench vs Kodo

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

Head to head
About

LLM Bench

Features
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LLM Bench is an iOS test bench for developers comparing on-device LLM behavior under real device constraints. Run the same prompt against selected local model targets and compare the evidence before choosing what belongs in your app. LLM Bench focuses on practical signals: load time, first output time, generation time, output speed, memory, thermal state, model readiness, raw output text, failures, and saved run history. Use LLM Bench to: - Compare GPU-capable local model runs on iPhone and iPad. - Run repeatable prompts against selected model targets. - Inspect model output, timing, memory, and thermal state in one place. - Save benchmark runs for later review. - Export benchmark evidence as CSV. - Add models from Hugging Face URLs, direct file URLs, or local imports when the artifact format is supported. LLM Bench is built for technical builders who want a compact measurement tool, not a leaderboard or generic AI chat app. It helps you answer the practical question: which local model behaves well enough on this device for this use case? The free tier includes one completed benchmark run. Subscribing unlocks ongoing benchmarking, saved comparison work, and export workflows. Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase; subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://thedandano.github.io/michilotl-studios-docs/apps/llm-bench/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kodo

A powerful offline code editor for iOS devices featuring an on-device AI assistant for writing, explaining, and fixing code. It also includes a real SSH terminal, SFTP/FTP support, and GitHub integration, all with a strong focus on user privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for code generation and assistance
  • Real SSH terminal with full shell access
  • SFTP and FTP for remote server management
  • GitHub repository cloning and file pushing
  • VS Code-style syntax highlighting and features
  • Live web preview for front-end development
Features
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Edit code on iPhone and iPad with an on-device AI assistant, project workspaces and an interactive SSH terminal. Download an AI model once to use it offline; speed and model availability depend on your device. PROJECTS AND AI • Organize files, documentation and saved project versions in one workspace. • Start with six HTML, CSS and JavaScript templates. • Ask the AI to explain or change code, review proposed changes across multiple files and choose when to apply them. • Get inline code suggestions and recover interrupted AI edit operations. EDIT AND PREVIEW • Syntax highlighting for Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, HTML, CSS, SQL, Markdown and many other languages and formats. • Multiple tabs, find and replace, snippets, formatting tools and Emmet abbreviations. • Preview HTML and Markdown, inspect the web preview console and edit CSV tables with sorting and filtering. DATABASES AND REMOTE TOOLS • Open SQLite databases, explore tables and run SQL with autocomplete. • Connect to PostgreSQL databases and work with query results. • Use an interactive SSH terminal and transfer files with SFTP or FTP. • Manage npm and Python jobs on your own remote server. • Download GitHub repositories, update linked copies and push files. Local editing and downloaded AI models work offline. GitHub, remote databases, SSH and file transfers require a connection and the relevant server or service credentials. Files you choose to transfer are sent to those services. Kodo does not include a local Python, Node.js, PHP or Swift runtime. Remote commands run on your configured server; the local workspace terminal provides Kodo's built-in file and project commands.

Screenshots

LLM Bench4 screens
Kodo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kodo at none against LLM Bench's 3. Kodo also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. LLM Bench sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LLM Bench versus Kodo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLM BenchKodo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDan SedanoTHEODOR TIBERIUS STEFAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LLM Bench

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
None

Kodo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LLM Bench free?
LLM Bench is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kodo free?
Kodo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LLM Bench or Kodo have ads?
Neither LLM Bench nor Kodo shows ads.

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