Comparison

GlassCode vs Skyhelm

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

Head to head
About

GlassCode

Features
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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.

About

Skyhelm

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Skyhelm is a command center for the AI coding agents on your computer. Supervise, approve, and steer Claude Code and Codex — right from your phone. Your coding agents run on your desktop. Skyhelm watches every session automatically and streams it to your pocket, so you can leave the desk and stay in command. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every Claude Code & Codex session live — output, diffs, and what the agent is about to do • Approve or deny risky actions — shell commands, file edits, web fetches — before they run • Take over and type, or just talk: hold to speak in English, Slovak or Czech • Get a push notification the moment an agent needs you LOCAL-FIRST & PRIVATE On your home Wi-Fi, your phone talks straight to your desktop — nothing leaves your network. Your code, terminal output, and keys never touch our servers. REACH IT FROM ANYWHERE (Relay PRO) Away from home? The optional Relay bridges your phone to your desktop over an end-to-end-encrypted, zero-knowledge pipe. The relay only forwards sealed data — it never sees a thing. SECURE BY DESIGN Your desktop is the root of trust. Only devices you pair on your local network can reach it. Your device key lives in the Secure Enclave, unlocked with Face ID. A stolen account alone gets in nowhere. Skyhelm needs a coding agent (Claude Code or Codex) running on your macOS or Linux computer, plus the free Skyhelm desktop agent from skyhelm.dev. The app is free; Relay is an optional subscription. SKYHELM PRO — AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION Skyhelm is free to use on your own Wi-Fi. Skyhelm PRO adds Relay, which reaches your computer from any network. • Skyhelm PRO Monthly — $9.99 per month • Skyhelm PRO Yearly — $99.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it in Settings > your Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://skyhelm.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://skyhelm.dev/privacy

Screenshots

GlassCode4 screens
Skyhelm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skyhelm at every 2 days against GlassCode's monthly. Skyhelm also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Skyhelm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassCode ships an update monthly, Skyhelm every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GlassCode versus Skyhelm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassCodeSkyhelm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB57 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZVladimir Vais

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
2 purchases

Skyhelm

Subscriptions2
  • Skyhelm PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Skyhelm PRO$99.991 Year

Questions

Is GlassCode free?
GlassCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skyhelm free?
Skyhelm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlassCode or Skyhelm have ads?
Neither GlassCode nor Skyhelm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlassCode or Skyhelm?
GlassCode ships an update monthly, and Skyhelm every 2 days. Most recently, GlassCode was updated on September 14, 2026 and Skyhelm on September 20, 2026.

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