# Kodo vs Visual Code Editor

Kodo and Visual Code Editor both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Kodo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Visual Code Editor's. Kodo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kodo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Kodo against 5.0 for Visual Code Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Kodo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Visual Code Editor's.

Kodo ships an update every 9 days, Visual Code Editor monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kodo | Visual Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodo-offline-ai-agents-and-ide/id6781042920/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-code-editor-vcode/id6789877680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #182 | **#103** |
| Size | 128 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THEODOR TIBERIUS STEFAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781964217) | [Devang Samirbhai Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759306895) |

## What reviewers say

### Kodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodo-offline-ai-agents-and-ide/id6781042920)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Code Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #104 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kodo free?

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

### Is Visual Code Editor free?

Visual Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Visual Code Editor is rated higher. Kodo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Visual Code Editor averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Kodo nor Visual Code Editor shows ads.

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

Kodo ships an update every 9 days, and Visual Code Editor monthly. Most recently, Kodo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Visual Code Editor on November 5, 2026.

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

Kodo currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Visual Code Editor at #103. 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.*