Comparison

RootDeck vs Code Workspace

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

Head to head
About

RootDeck

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Manage your servers straight from your iPhone and iPad. RootDeck is a fast, secure SSH and SFTP client — a full terminal and file manager in your pocket. Connect directly to your own servers — no RootDeck account, no cloud in between. Built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps who need their infrastructure on the go. Features: • Interactive SSH terminal • SFTP file browser and transfers • Upload, download, copy, move, rename, and delete remote files • Password and SSH key authentication • Jump host support for reaching servers behind a bastion • Host key verification to protect against MITM attacks • Saved server profiles • Face ID or Touch ID app lock • Server availability monitoring • Support for Linux, macOS, and Windows OpenSSH servers Credentials are stored securely in Apple Keychain. SSH connections, commands, and transferred files go directly between your device and the servers you choose. RootDeck does not collect analytics and does not send your server data to the developer.

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Code Workspace

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Code Workspace is an agent-first development environment for iPhone and iPad. Explore projects, create and edit code, manage Git, and connect to remote development tools from one focused workspace. AN AI AGENT INSIDE YOUR PROJECT Work with a coding agent that understands your project structure and can use the active file, open file paths, and project file index as context. Ask the agent to inspect, explain, create, and edit project files. Follow its progress and tool activity from a dedicated workspace without repeatedly copying code between separate apps. You remain in control. Review sensitive actions before they run, inspect proposed changes, keep a conversation history for each project, and choose the compatible AI provider you want to use. Provider credentials are stored securely in Keychain. MULTIPLE AGENTS — BETA Let one lead agent coordinate the task while selected advisor agents inspect project files read-only. Only the lead agent can propose changes, keeping the workflow focused and reviewable. A WORKSPACE FOR REAL PROJECTS Create a project, open an existing folder, or clone a repository directly in the app. Browse a collapsed-by-default file tree, search for files, edit with syntax highlighting, and keep multiple files open. Your working directory remains on device. Git remotes and optional iCloud recovery snapshots give you control over how and where your work is backed up. REVIEW CHANGES WITH CONFIDENCE See files changed by your agent or in your repository, inspect visual diffs, and decide what should be applied or committed. GIT, WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR CODE • Review changed files and diffs. • Stage individual files or add every change at once. • Commit, create, and switch branches. • Connect GitHub, GitLab, or your own Git server. • Manage remotes and perform merge, rebase, and cherry-pick operations. • Resolve conflicts visually. SSH, SFTP, AND A PERSISTENT TERMINAL Use interactive terminal sessions for shells, REPLs, Vim, and long-running processes. Create multiple SSH profiles, authenticate with passwords or Ed25519/RSA keys, and access remote files through SFTP. PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE TOOLING Connect language servers for project completion, diagnostics, definitions, references, and rename operations. Use DAP-compatible debugging through your configured development host. Work with common Swift, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Dart, Go, Rust, HTML, and Markdown project structures. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD On iPhone, Agent, Code, Project, and Changes stay within easy reach through compact navigation designed for one-handed workflows. On iPad, the adaptive multi-panel workspace continues to support touch, trackpad, and hardware keyboard workflows. LOCAL FIRST, CONNECTED WHEN YOU CHOOSE Code Workspace does not require a proprietary VPS for your projects. Files remain on device unless you choose to use a Git remote, SSH server, AI provider, or iCloud backup. Build with your agent, your tools, your infrastructure, and your code. By DVX Labs

Screenshots

RootDeck4 screens
Code Workspace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RootDeck at Free against Code Workspace's $8.99. On update cadence, 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

RootDeck is free to download; Code Workspace costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RootDeck ships an update weekly, Code Workspace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RootDeck versus Code Workspace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootDeckCode Workspace
PriceFree — better$8.99
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB33 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEvgenii LavDavid Villegas

In-app purchases

None

RootDeck

No in-app purchases

None

Code Workspace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RootDeck free?
RootDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Workspace free?
Code Workspace costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RootDeck or Code Workspace have ads?
Neither RootDeck nor Code Workspace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RootDeck or Code Workspace?
RootDeck ships an update weekly, and Code Workspace every 5 days. Most recently, RootDeck was updated on October 8, 2026 and Code Workspace on September 29, 2026.

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