Comparison

CodeMate vs Snippet Library for SwiftUI

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 editor and viewer for iPhone and iPad. Edit local source code and configuration files, or connect over SSH to browse remote folders, edit remote files, and work in a terminal. Keep your files in sync with iCloud Drive and Dropbox. Open and edit cloud files on iPhone and iPad, then continue working across your devices. SSH Remote Editing & Terminal • Connect over SSH to open, edit, and save files on your remote computer or server. • Work with a command-line terminal on the connected remote host. • Browse remote folders visually and open files in the editor. • Use the codemate command in the terminal to open remote files for editing. 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. 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 • External keyboard support for convenient code editing • Preview and validate XML, JSON, and YAML files • Find and replace in code with plain text and regular expression support • Markdown preview 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

Snippet Library for SwiftUI

Features
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Stop wasting time searching through old projects or StackOverflow for that one piece of logic you’ve written a dozen times. SwiftUI Library is the native, lightning-fast SwiftUI snippet manager designed to keep your best code at your fingertips. STAY ORGANISED Whether it’s a complex SwiftUI animation or a utility script, store it in seconds. Keep track of your favourite snippets and use tags to organise them. LEARN AS YOU GO Comes packed with a curated library of SwiftUI snippets. From common snippets to niche issues, you have a head start on every project. BEAUTIFUL EXPORTS (PRO) Turn your code into high-resolution, stylized images perfect for Twitter, LinkedIn, or your technical blog. CORE FEATURES: - Native & Fast: Built with SwiftUI for a seamless macOS & iOS experience. - Smart Search: Search by title, tags, or, with PRO, even the code itself. - Syntax Highlighting: Multiple themes to highlight your code the way you want. - iCloud Sync (PRO): Start a snippet on your iMac, finish it on your MacBook. - Import/Export: Your data belongs to you. Easily move your library in and out. ONE-TIME PURCHASE We believe professional tools should be an investment, not a monthly bill. Buy PRO once, own it forever.

Screenshots

CodeMate4 screens
Snippet Library for SwiftUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Snippet Library for SwiftUI at none against CodeMate's shown. CodeMate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Snippet Library for SwiftUI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeMate ships an update weekly, Snippet Library for SwiftUI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CodeMate versus Snippet Library for SwiftUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeMateSnippet Library for SwiftUI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS27.026.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光 李BarracudaByte

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CodeMate

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Snippet Library for SwiftUI

One-time1
  • SwiftUI Library PRO$14.99

Questions

Is CodeMate free?
CodeMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snippet Library for SwiftUI free?
Snippet Library for SwiftUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodeMate or Snippet Library for SwiftUI have ads?
CodeMate shows ads; Snippet Library for SwiftUI does not.
Which is updated more often, CodeMate or Snippet Library for SwiftUI?
CodeMate ships an update weekly, and Snippet Library for SwiftUI every 2 months. Most recently, CodeMate was updated on November 12, 2026 and Snippet Library for SwiftUI on November 8, 2026.

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