# Code Viewer vs ChickFocus

The clearest difference is rating: ChickFocus at 4.8 against Code Viewer's 3.4. ChickFocus also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 49%) and ratings volume (1K vs 18). Code Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChickFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Code Viewer's written reviews are positive against 89% of ChickFocus's.

Code Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, ChickFocus every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Viewer | ChickFocus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-viewer-best-reader-for-code/id756979450/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [skoroapps s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822210722) | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-viewer-best-reader-for-code/id756979450)

View and manage source code files for over 60 programming languages. Open Xcode projects, navigate code with a table of contents, and access files via drag-and-drop, GitHub, or "Open In" functionality. Customize your viewing experience with 30+ color themes.

**Highlights:** Supports 60+ programming languages, Opens Xcode projects, Table of Contents for navigation, Import files via iTunes, GitHub, or "Open In", 30+ color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth, Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break intervals, Distraction-free app whitelist, Unlockable cute companions, Floating timer, Time statistics and activity timeline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Animals disappearing after updates
- Timer switching to different language
- Whitelist feature not working as expected
- Notification issues with focus session completion

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and farm customization options
- Implement a task list or to-do feature
- Provide unrestricted data editing and management
- Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
- Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Viewer free?

Code Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChickFocus free?

ChickFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code Viewer or ChickFocus?

ChickFocus is rated higher. Code Viewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ChickFocus averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Code Viewer or ChickFocus have ads?

Neither Code Viewer nor ChickFocus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Viewer or ChickFocus?

Code Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChickFocus every 8 days. Most recently, Code Viewer was updated on October 7, 2026 and ChickFocus on October 7, 2026.

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