Reviews of Visual Code

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List of user reviews and ratings for Visual Code

Total ratings

4.30 (Rating count: 3,453)

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Review summary

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.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.60

All time rating average: 4.30

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73% (40)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-31	LE*****	Why can’t I have free trail before paying.
Why can’t I have free trail before paying.
2026-07-17	AZ*****	no free trial, time limit or nothing, just straight up a paywall.
no free trial, time limit or nothing, just straight up a paywall.
2026-07-03	No*****	It keeps advertising their subscription for Visual Code Pro, only I intend to keep using the regular. And I couldn’t find a way to exit out of the ad without waiting long periods of time. It also happens every single time I try to run my program, which I don’t know if it’s included in the subscription, but for an app named Visual Code, you’d expect to be able to run code, right?
It keeps advertising their subscription for Visual Code Pro, only I intend to keep using the regular. And I couldn’t find a way to exit out of the ad without waiting long periods of time. It also happens every single time I try to run my program, which I don’t know if it’s included in the subscription, but for an app named Visual Code, you’d expect to be able to run code, right?
2026-06-30	No*****	Why the hell would i pay first if i was not able to what i thought then why the hell shoudl i pay first if i like it i will pay more but 0 rating
Why the hell would i pay first if i was not able to what i thought then why the hell shoudl i pay first if i like it i will pay more but 0 rating
2026-05-18	Em*****	Unable to use without providing and selecting a payment+subscription
Unable to use without providing and selecting a payment+subscription
2026-04-29	🫩*****	Forces you to pay for subscription with no way out….
Forces you to pay for subscription with no way out….
2026-04-26	Te*****	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
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
2026-04-09	Jo*****	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.
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.
2026-04-09	Ow*****	I can’t do anything until I pay for this stuff!
I can’t do anything until I pay for this stuff!
2026-04-07	Tj*****	Good but bad
Good but bad