# CGProto — Code CG with js and shader

> Node-based scripting editor for computer graphics prototyping and learning. (iPhone/iPad app by 雄龙 许.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgproto/id1605116861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [雄龙 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605095075)
- Category: Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgproto/id1605116861/reviews.md

## What is CGProto?

CGProto is a node-based scripting editor aims to help developers rapidly prototype or learn computer graphics. It provides a sandbox that you could easily write shader(GLSL, HLSL, Metal or even Unity ShaderLab) and javascript to make impressive CG effects. 

Terms of Use
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Node-based scripting editor
- Rapid prototyping
- Learn computer graphics
- Shader writing (GLSL, HLSL, Metal, Unity ShaderLab)
- JavaScript scripting
- Create CG effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about CGProto

### What programming languages can I use with CGProto?

CGProto supports writing shaders in GLSL, HLSL, Metal, and Unity ShaderLab. You can also use JavaScript for scripting within the sandbox environment.

### Is CGProto free to use?

CGProto is free to download and use. It offers optional Pro subscription plans for enhanced features, with a 14-day free trial for the yearly plan.

### What are the subscription options for CGProto?

CGProto offers a Pro Monthly subscription for $1.49 and a Pro Yearly subscription for $9.99. The yearly plan includes a 14-day free trial.

### What devices is CGProto compatible with?

CGProto is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is CGProto updated?

The latest version of CGProto is 2.9, and it was last updated on February 6, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What is the age rating for CGProto?

CGProto has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does CGProto have ads?

No, CGProto does not contain advertisements.

### What do users like about CGProto?

Based on its rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, users likely appreciate its functionality for prototyping and learning computer graphics, as well as its ease of use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2023-02-06

1. support adding third-party library by git(see ChangeLogs document for details)
2. support referencing custom shader header in glsl and hlsl with #include syntax

### 2.8 — 2022-10-24

1. fix crash when logging with the logger view hidden on iOS16(the last version is not fully fixed)

### 2.7 — 2022-10-17

1. fix crash when saving source code with the logger view hidden on iOS16
2. add face avatar example
3. add deeplabv3 example

### 2.6 — 2022-10-04

1. support import CoreML model from document picker (.mlmodel, .mlpackage)
2. add numjs built-in javascript library
3. add facial landmarks detection example

### 2.5 — 2022-09-29

1. support clone project from git
2. add json node
3. add catmull-clark example

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## More apps by 雄龙 许

- [CGPlus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgplus/id1644644865)

All apps by 雄龙 许: https://appshunter.io/developer/1605095075

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