CodeMate vs JSON DevKit Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
JSON DevKit Editor
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JSON DevKit is a JSON workbench for iPhone and iPad. View, edit, format, validate, convert, and compare JSON in one place—built for developers, QA engineers, and API testers who need fast answers on mobile. CORE WORKFLOW • Open JSON from the editor, clipboard, files, or a URL • Pretty-print or minify with syntax highlighting and line numbers • Explore structure in tree view or flatten nested data into a table • Run JSONPath queries and inspect matched results • Generate and validate JSON Schema • Compare two JSON documents with a synced side-by-side diff • Convert JSON to CSV, TSV, XML, YAML, TOML, TOON, Markdown table, HTML, or Base64 • Generate model stubs for Swift, Kotlin, TypeScript, Dart, Java, Python, and C# BUILT FOR REAL WORK • Multi-tab workbench keeps source and output snapshots as you switch tools • Large payloads are processed off the main thread with progress feedback • iPhone and iPad layouts adapt to your device—same tools, optimized navigation • Recent history helps you return to earlier documents quickly PRIVACY BY DESIGN • All JSON processing happens on your device • No account required to use core features • Firebase Analytics (Google) collects anonymous usage events only—no JSON content or ad identifiers • No ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. All tools are included. • Your data stays local unless you explicitly copy, share, or export it Whether you are debugging an API response, checking a config file, or converting JSON for a report, JSON DevKit keeps the workflow focused and fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CodeMate at Free against JSON DevKit Editor's $0.99. JSON DevKit Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
CodeMate is free to download; JSON DevKit Editor costs $0.99 up front. CodeMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. JSON DevKit Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
CodeMate ships an update monthly, JSON DevKit Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeMate | JSON DevKit Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 光 李 | andy hu |
In-app purchases
CodeMate
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
JSON DevKit Editor
No in-app purchases
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