Comparison

CodeMate vs DevTutor

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

Head to head
About

CodeMate

A mobile code editor and viewer with syntax highlighting, customizable themes, and iCloud sync. It allows for quick edits and sharing of code files on iPhone and iPad. Optimized for readability and portability.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable themes and typography
  • Edit and view code on iPhone/iPad
  • Share and export code files
  • HTML preview with CSS/JS
Features
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CodeMate is a native code viewer and editor for iPhone and iPad—made for reading source code, learning from real projects, and making quick edits away from your desk. No desktop IDE complexity. Just fast, focused code viewing and editing designed for touch. Open more than 200 file formats with native syntax highlighting, including Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C/C++, Go, Rust, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, YAML, and Markdown. Access files from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and other storage providers through the Files app. Key Features: • Native code viewing and editing on iPhone and iPad • Syntax highlighting for 200+ file formats • Multiple tabs and a minimap for navigating long files • Light and dark themes with adjustable fonts, spacing, and margins • Line numbers, current-line highlighting, word wrap, and no-word-wrap modes • Swift symbol list and jump to any line • HTML preview with linked CSS and JavaScript • Custom file extension rules • Share and print source files • Export polished code snapshots as images CodeMate is made for developers, students, and anyone who wants a focused, portable way to read, learn from, and edit code. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DevTutor

Learn to build apps with SwiftUI using replicable code samples and real-time UI previews. Access official Swift documentation offline in English and Chinese, and explore third-party packages.

Highlights
  • Replicable code samples
  • Real-time UI previews
  • Offline Swift documentation (EN/ZH)
  • Third-party package exploration
  • SwiftUI learning resources
Features
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"DevTutor" is an application designed to assist developers in creating exceptional apps using SwiftUI. It offers replicable code samples and corresponding UI previews to streamline your coding process. Additionally, it includes local offline access to the official Swift Programming Language documentation in both Chinese and English. ——————————— ◈ Main Features ◈ ——————————— ■ Provide sample code that can be used directly in your project ■ View in real time how your code affects the appearance of the application ■ Provide official bilingual Chinese and English Swift programming language documentation for offline use ■ Explore a collection of third-party packages ■ And more features... ——————————— ◈ Policies & Terms ◈ ——————————— For Privacy Policy, please visit: https://wangchujiang.com/devtutor/privacy-policy.html For Terms of Service, please visit: https://wangchujiang.com/devtutor/terms-of-service.html ——————————— ◈ Contact Me ◈ ——————————— Contact us at kennyiseeyou@gmail.com if you have any problems or questions.

Screenshots

CodeMate4 screens
DevTutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DevTutor at none against CodeMate's shown. DevTutor also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CodeMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and DevTutor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CodeMate against 5.0 for DevTutor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of CodeMate's written reviews are positive against 88% of DevTutor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeMate ships an update every 5 weeks, DevTutor every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CodeMate versus DevTutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMateDevTutor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光 李楚江 王

Customer experience

CodeMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.0%

DevTutor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CodeMate

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

DevTutor

Subscriptions2
  • All Access Monthly$1.991 Month
  • All Access Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is CodeMate free?
CodeMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevTutor free?
DevTutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeMate or DevTutor?
CodeMate and DevTutor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do CodeMate or DevTutor have ads?
CodeMate shows ads; DevTutor does not.
Which is updated more often, CodeMate or DevTutor?
CodeMate ships an update every 5 weeks, and DevTutor every 2 weeks. Most recently, CodeMate was updated on October 10, 2026 and DevTutor on October 10, 2026.

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