CodeMate vs CodePad
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 editor for iPhone and iPad, built for editing source code, updating configuration files, and making quick changes 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 • 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/
CodePad
This app provides a full Python code editor and IDE that runs directly on your device. Write and execute Python scripts locally, even offline, with features like syntax highlighting, auto-indent, and version history. It's designed for learning, prototyping, and quick scripting on iPhone and iPad.
- Full Python syntax highlighting
- Local code execution offline
- Automatic version history
- Project and file management
- Keyboard accessory bar
- Multiple editor themes
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Write and run Python – right on your iPhone or iPad, with no ads and no subscriptions. CodePad is a full Python code editor and IDE built for iOS and iPadOS. It runs a real embedded Python interpreter directly on your device – no server or internet connection required. Your code executes locally, instantly, and works even offline. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. • All features are available • No ads • No subscription required • No account required • Run Python locally and offline CODE WITH A REAL EDITOR • Full Python syntax highlighting • Line numbers, code folding, and current-line highlighting • Auto-indent and auto-close brackets • Line wrap and adjustable tab width • Find and replace across your file • Multiple editor themes and fonts with adjustable font size RUN PYTHON ON YOUR DEVICE • Execute Python scripts directly on your iPhone or iPad • No server round-trip – your code runs locally • Watch output appear in a dedicated console as your script runs • Send input to a running script interactively • Built-in timeout protection for runaway loops • Full Python tracebacks to help find and fix errors fast ORGANIZE YOUR WORK • Create and manage multiple projects, files, and folders • Import existing Python files or whole projects (.zip) • Export projects to share or back up • Deleted items move to Recently Deleted first NEVER LOSE YOUR PROGRESS • Automatic version history for every file • Compare earlier versions against your current code, line by line • Restore an older version in a single tap BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Dedicated Light and Dark editor themes • Keyboard accessory bar built specifically for writing code • Interview Mode for a clean, distraction-free workspace • Native experience on both iPhone and iPad Whether you're learning Python, prototyping an idea, preparing for an interview, or just need to run a quick script without opening a laptop, CodePad gives you a real Python environment anywhere. Write Python. Run it offline. Code anywhere. Python is a trademark of the Python Software Foundation. CodePad is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Python Software Foundation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodePad at none against CodeMate's 4. CodePad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. CodeMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CodePad asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CodeMate against 5.0 for CodePad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
CodeMate ships an update weekly, CodePad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeMate | CodePad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 光 李 | Touch LLC |
Customer experience
CodeMate
CodePad
In-app purchases
CodeMate
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
CodePad
No in-app purchases









