CodeMote vs Wheel of Names
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeMote
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CodeMote turns your iPhone and iPad into a real connection to your development machine. Pair in seconds, then run your terminals, manage git, and drive AI coding agents - from anywhere. This isn't a stripped-down mobile editor. CodeMote connects to the full workstation you already have set up, so you get your real environment, your real tools, and your real projects in your pocket. Works with your existing VS Code setup. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live terminals - open real shells on your machine, with sessions that survive backgrounding and reconnect instantly. - Git, built in - status, diff, commit, push, branches and full history, with zero credentials stored on your phone. - AI coding on the go - kick off and steer AI coding agents while you are away from your desk. - Multiple workspaces - jump between projects and keep long-running tasks alive in the background. - Saved commands - one tap to run the commands you use most. - Persistent sessions - start something on your phone, pick it up on your desktop. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS - Fast, secure pairing - connect your phone to your machine in seconds. - Your code never leaves your computer - CodeMote is a remote control, not a copy. - Terminal-first, keyboard-friendly, and dark by default - designed for the way you actually work. WHY CODEMOTE Other remote-coding apps give you a chat box bolted onto an AI agent. CodeMote gives you the whole workstation - terminal, git, and AI together - so you can do real work, not just send prompts. Ship a fix from the sofa. Restart a build from the train. Review a diff over coffee. Your dev machine is now wherever you are. Download CodeMote and code from anywhere. A subscription is required to use CodeMote. Terms of Service: https://codemote.caste.work/tos Privacy Policy: https://codemote.caste.work/privacy
Wheel of Names
This app offers multiple fun and fair ways to make decisions, from spinning a wheel with custom names to a duck race or finger chooser. It's designed for everyday use, helping to settle small disputes and make choices enjoyable for everyone. The app works offline and is private, with no ads or tracking.
- Customizable name wheel
- Duck race mode
- Finger chooser
- Coin flipper
- Dice roller
- Spin the bottle
- Card draw
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Some of the hardest choices are the small ones. Who goes first. Who picks the movie. Who does the dishes tonight. Wheel of Names turns those little standoffs into moments everyone actually looks forward to. Add your names, give the wheel a spin, and let luck settle it with a smile. The result is random every single time, so nobody can argue and nobody gets blamed. The winner cheers, everyone laughs, and the decision is done in seconds. SEVEN PLAYFUL WAYS TO DECIDE THE WHEEL Type in any list of names, from two friends to a whole classroom. Shuffle, sort and edit the list in seconds, then spin. Ticking sounds, gentle vibrations and a shower of confetti make every spin feel like a tiny game show. Your results are saved so you can keep score across rounds. DUCK RACE Send your names paddling down the river as adorable rubber ducks. Cheer them to the finish line and crown the fastest duck. Perfect for kids who want a rematch, and then another one, and then just one more. FINGER CHOOSER No list needed. Everyone puts a finger on the screen and one lucky finger lights up. It is the fastest way to pick a person when the whole group is standing in a circle. COIN FLIPPER, DICE ROLLER, SPIN THE BOTTLE AND CARD DRAW The classic decision makers, wrapped in the same soft, playful style. Flip for heads or tails, roll the dice, spin the bottle for party games, or draw a card when you want a bit of drama. MADE FOR REAL LIFE Teachers use the wheel to pick the next reader and keep the whole class engaged. Parents use the duck race to make chores feel like a game. Friends use the finger chooser to decide who pays for coffee. Streamers and event hosts run giveaways and raffles. Coaches pick teams without the usual debate. Once the app is on your phone, you will find a reason to open it every day. FAIR BY DESIGN Every mode uses honest randomness with no hidden favorites. Each name has exactly the same chance on every spin, race, flip and draw. When the wheel decides, the decision sticks. A JOY TO USE Soft pastel colors, chunky buttons and smooth animations make the app feel friendly from the first tap. Sounds and vibrations can be switched off in settings for quiet classrooms. The interface is simple enough for young children and quick enough for busy adults. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Wheel of Names works completely offline. There is no account, no sign up, no ads, no analytics and no tracking of any kind. Your name lists never leave your device. It is safe for children and respectful of everyone. Stop arguing about whose turn it is. Download Wheel of Names, add your names, and let the wheel take it from here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CodeMote at weekly against Wheel of Names's every 3 weeks. CodeMote also leads on chart position (#132 vs unranked). Wheel of Names's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CodeMote ships an update weekly, Wheel of Names every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeMote | Wheel of Names |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salvatore Castellitti | Trang Nguyen Thi Huyen |
In-app purchases
CodeMote
No in-app purchases
Wheel of Names
No in-app purchases









