# CodePad! vs Run Code

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodePad! at none against Run Code's 2. CodePad! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Run Code's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Code sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CodePad! asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodePad! ships an update every 6 weeks, Run Code every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodePad! | Run Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Size | 6 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIN SIK CHOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792992919) | [Sahana A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800491118) |

## What reviewers say

### CodePad!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepad/id6792992917)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Run Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-code-compiler-and-editor/id6814129235)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Editor Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Code Editor Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodePad! free?

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

### Is Run Code free?

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

### Do CodePad! or Run Code have ads?

Run Code shows ads; CodePad! does not.

### Which is updated more often, CodePad! or Run Code?

CodePad! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Run Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, CodePad! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Run Code on November 6, 2026.

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