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Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime.
We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app:
* A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code)
* Autocomplete, static code analysis and other language features for Python & Java
* First class local file system support
* Extensive local language support
* SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal)
* Embedded emulated terminal
* Git Version Control
* Package manager support (pip and npm)
* Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more
Read Code App's documentation: code.thebaselab.com
See the project's source code, roadmap, discussion on GitHub: github.com/thebaselab/codeapp
Send us an email: support@thebaselab.com
Privacy Policy: thebaselab.com/privacypolicies
Terms of Use (EULA): www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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What is Code App?
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Where did Code App originate?
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When was Code App publicly launched?
The initial public indexing or launch date for Code App within our tracked developer communities was recorded on May 28, 2020.
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Code App has achieved measurable traction, logging over 299 reviews and facilitating 4 recorded discussions or engagements.
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The original author or development team describes the product as follows: "Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime.
We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all..."
Community Voice & Feedback
I love this, but feel it would need robust quality control vetting for it to be viable as a reliable tool. Really hope to see that happen. Pain points for me at the moment are: 1.) SSH servers opening up at the root in file explorer instead of home (or any desired folder), hidden files showing even with the setting off, cluttering the file explorer, 2.) Issues with input not registering in the editor/terminal; generally have to click into another field and then back again to get it to resume working, 3.) files/file explorer not registering updates unless the app is restarted;
Not even one part of this application works fine! It doesn’t have autocompletion, doesn’t revert changes in Git, and doesn’t even commit
For as much as it does work, it doesn’t work well. The “Hello World” default tends to override file changes when making new files…. so you have to open and close the app or rename the file a couple times for the state to save the actual changes, so it’s not advised to use this app for anything important until they fix that.
Really like this app. I wish Monaco editor supported basic text operations like selection copy paste etc. I find myself going back and forth which is super annoying. Auto bracket closure often fails to auto close a bracket.
“cout” often silently fails to output text to the console. Restarting the app fixes it but it’s constantly failing requiring constant restarts.
“cout” often silently fails to output text to the console. Restarting the app fixes it but it’s constantly failing requiring constant restarts.
Every view has a bug with something. It’s impressive the number of bugs this app has while being listed so high in the app store. I couldn’t get past them to use it much more than 30 minutes.
I had 1 app for cloning repos, 1 for writing the code, and had to remote into my desktop to run node.js to test scripts. This does all three in 1 app. 10/10 no notes.
This is one of the very few apps that I would say is as close to being a full IDE within the limits of iPadOS. I would really like to be able to easily adjust file and folder permissions. Being able to see PHP errors would be awesome. Setting the initial path for a connection would be great. I can’t seem to see where I can edit a saved connection. Would be very helpful to sync the connections and configurations via iCloud, so I don’t;t have to setup everything up for each device (iPad and iPhone). Being able to see file and folder info like created date, modified date, file size, and permissions would be helpful. Overall, this is an awesome app and on its way to being the best IDE for iPadOS.
The best there is. Perfect!
Definitely the best code editing app available for iPadOS right now! Worth every penny.
That is the best integration with the git that I have seen so far in the AppStore. It supports so many languages and there are so many opportunities that are lost. The main problem is the usage of old versions even for remote execution. Some other IDEs have already overcome this problem and compile/run Java 17 or higher locally despite AppStore’s limitations. I’m also not sure how to compile and run the whole project remotely and not just one file.
I don’t know of any other IDE as close to VScode as this app. The git integration could use some help, and maybe adding WOL, but I’m still giving this 5 stars because it beats everything else out there.
This app has been amazing for helping me get through my classes. Developers are quick to respond to any issue I’ve had and being able to program on my iPad is super convenient. Adding support for python 3.13.x would be my only request at this point as some of my classes require that now.
After setting allow other apps to paste still now working
Judging by the reviews, this app may have had a rough start a few years ago, but as of 2025, it works great for me. I use it almost daily for programming in Python, both locally and on a remote server. One suggestion would be to update the Python version to 3.13 and refresh the built-in packages.
Can you add support for Rust to run locally on iPad? Hope this comes in future versions.
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