Visual Code

Name: Visual Code
Rating: 4.3 (3273 reviews)
Author: Start App Ltd

By: Start App Ltd

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Features & Capabilities

Visual Code turns your iPhone and iPad into a complete development environment. Built for performance and portability, it lets you write, debug, and run code anywhere with a desktop-like experience on a mobile screen. Enjoy a clean, productive interface with syntax highlighting, intelligent formatting, and an integrated terminal for in-app command execution.

With broad language support and deep iPad integration, Visual Code keeps you coding on the go—from Python and JavaScript to C, Swift, HTML, and more. Pro features add file editing, AI integrations, and themes on an auto-renewable subscription.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Programming Developer Tools

By:

Start App Ltd

Rating:

4.30

(3,273) 21 new ratings

Version:

26.0.20 Last updated: 2026-04-30

Version code:

884961964

Creation date:

2022-11-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

132.60MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 34,388 ▲ 59

Other rankings

#5 in code keyword 34 #8 in coding keyword 6 ▼ 2#10 in source code keyword 13 #58 in html keyword 40 ▼ 10#94 in github keyword 34 ▼ 61

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Start App Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visual-code/id6444809156

User Reviews

Most reviews focus on a frustrating paywall-first experience: users must subscribe to use the app, with nagging, hard-to-dismiss prompts that block basic coding tasks. Free access is largely absent, and trials are perceived as risky. A smaller set of reviews praise the coding capabilities, clean visuals, and AI guidance when not blocked by monetization.

Pros

Capable coding environment on iPad for learning and practicing code.
Visually appealing design with a polished look.
AI-powered guidance provides clear instructions and ideas.

Cons

Heavy paywall and subscription requirements block basic use and code execution.
Subscription prompts and purchase windows cannot be dismissed, disrupting the experience (no X).
No viable free version or one-time purchase option; heavy emphasis on ongoing subscriptions.
Frequent upsell notifications interrupt usage and feel spammy.
Some users report the app becoming unusable or bricked due to upgrade prompts.

Recent reviews

Forces you to pay for subscription with no way out….

by 🫩*****, 2026-04-29

This app used to be usable. But now they hide the x whenever a subscription prompt shows up so it feels like you have to.. also not to mention YOU CANT EVEN RUN YOUR CODE ANYMORE. It will tell you to BUY THE SUBSCRIPTION just to RUN CODE

by Te*****, 2026-04-26

The design makes apps that preview code like GitHub more useful in concept to access areas that I need to survey. It is also a Premium app for coding which is a cost measure to employ in budgeting for company and contracting use.