Comparison

SimBeam vs CodeSnippets

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

Head to head
About

SimBeam

Features
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SimBeam turns your iPhone or iPad into a live remote for the iOS Simulators running on your Mac. Pair the app with your Mac once by scanning a QR code, then connect any time to see all the simulators on that Mac, open any one of them, and watch its screen as a real-time video stream. Your taps, swipes, and the Home button are sent straight back to the simulator, so you can actually use it from your device — not just look at it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every simulator on a paired Mac, with its iOS version and status • Stream a simulator's screen live, with low latency • Control it remotely — tap, swipe, and press Home • Boot or shut down a simulator right from your device • Jump back into recent simulators in one tap from the main screen • Pair and keep multiple Macs, and switch between them any time BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS AND QA Test how a build feels in the hand without unplugging from your desk. Show a running simulator to a colleague across the room. Keep an eye on a long scenario from the couch. REQUIRES A MAC SimBeam is a companion to the SimBeam app on macOS. You need a Mac running the SimBeam companion with at least one iOS Simulator to pair with and stream from. Pairing is secure and takes a single scan. PRIVACY Your pairing identity stays on your device. SimBeam has no account to create, shows no ads, and does not track you.

About

CodeSnippets

Features
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Tired of digging through old projects for that one useful piece of code? CodeSnippets is your personal code library — always organized, always ready, and completely private. SAVE ANY CODE Paste or type snippets in 20+ programming languages — Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, Kotlin, HTML, CSS, SQL, Bash, Ruby, PHP, C#, C++, Dart, YAML, JSON, Markdown, R, and Lua. Every snippet gets automatic syntax highlighting for keywords, strings, comments, and numbers. COPY IN ONE TAP Need that snippet back? Tap once to copy it straight to your clipboard, with haptic confirmation and a "Copied!" toast. No digging through old files, no switching apps. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Group snippets into custom collections, add tags for quick filtering, star your favorites, and pin the ones you reach for most. Full-text search finds any snippet by title, code, description, or tag in an instant. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS • Monospace code display with optional line numbers and word wrap • Swipe left to delete, swipe right to copy • Share a snippet as text or export it as a file with the correct extension • Dashboard with recent snippets, pinned favorites, and a language breakdown • Works great on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST No account required. Every snippet is stored on your device — nothing is uploaded anywhere unless you choose to export it yourself. FREE TO START • Up to 20 snippets • 5 languages (Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, Bash) • Full-text search, one-tap copy, favorites, and pinning CODESNIPPETS PREMIUM: • Unlimited snippets • All 22 supported languages • Custom collections with your own names, icons, and colors • Statistics tab — language breakdown, weekly activity, and your saving streak • JSON library export and import — move your whole snippet library between devices • Single-file export with the correct file extension • Ad-free experience Choose the plan that fits: $2.99/month, $29.99/year, or a one-time $49.99 purchase for lifetime access with no recurring charge. Download CodeSnippets and keep every useful piece of code you write within one tap's reach. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

SimBeam3 screens
CodeSnippets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimBeam at none against CodeSnippets's 3. SimBeam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. CodeSnippets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SimBeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimBeam ships an update every 3 days, CodeSnippets every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
SimBeam versus CodeSnippets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimBeamCodeSnippets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill SidorovTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

None

SimBeam

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CodeSnippets

Subscriptions2
  • CodeSnippets Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CodeSnippets Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is SimBeam free?
SimBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeSnippets free?
CodeSnippets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimBeam or CodeSnippets have ads?
CodeSnippets shows ads; SimBeam does not.
Which is updated more often, SimBeam or CodeSnippets?
SimBeam ships an update every 3 days, and CodeSnippets every 2 months. Most recently, SimBeam was updated on November 13, 2026 and CodeSnippets on November 5, 2026.

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