Comparison

CodeMate vs idevtool

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

idevtool

Features
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This tool allows developers to open and debug iOS environment through an emulated SSH port. Just run it and view the output connection details in the main console.

Screenshots

CodeMate4 screens
idevtool1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: idevtool at none against CodeMate's 4. idevtool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and device support 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. idevtool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeMate ships an update every 5 weeks, idevtool every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CodeMate versus idevtool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMateidevtool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS27.018.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光 李Yuval Hanoch Hirschenbeen Sadde

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
None

idevtool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeMate free?
CodeMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is idevtool free?
idevtool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CodeMate or idevtool have ads?
CodeMate shows ads; idevtool does not.
Which is updated more often, CodeMate or idevtool?
CodeMate ships an update every 5 weeks, and idevtool every 4 days. Most recently, CodeMate was updated on October 10, 2026 and idevtool on October 1, 2026.

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