# Groovy Programming Language — Code Compiler & Tutorial

> Mobile Groovy programming language compiler and tutorial for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Anastasia Kovba.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-programming-language/id500463636 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anastasia Kovba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501308821)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-programming-language/id500463636/reviews.md

## What is Groovy Programming Language?

The classic Groovy programming language for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Programming language is a perfect tool for studying, complex mathematical calculation, entertainment and many other useful tasks. The application is especially useful for learning the Groovy programming language. You have to buy compilations inside the application. Internet connection is required.

- The great programming tool on the AppStore.
- Your programming language for iOS is amazing!

* FEATURES *

- Compile and run your program.
- Text input before program run and text output.
- Enhanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, color themes and additional keyboard.
- Online language reference and several program samples.

* LIMITATIONS *

- Internet connection is required to compile and run a program.
- Graphics, network, file system and real-time input are not supported.
- Maximum running time of a program is 15 seconds.

Look for the "Java Programming Language" on the AppStore too. Thanks for using the application! 

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Groovy is an object-oriented programming language for the Java platform. It is a dynamic language with features similar to those of Python, Ruby, Perl, and Smalltalk. It can be used as a scripting language for the Java Platform.

Groovy uses a Java-like bracket syntax. It is dynamically compiled to Java Virtual Machine (JVM) bytecode and interoperates with other Java code and libraries. Most Java code is also syntactically valid Groovy.

Groovy 1.0 was released on January 2, 2007.

James Strachan first talked about the development of Groovy in his blog in August 2003. Several versions were released between 2004 and 2006. After the JCP standardization process began, the version numbering was changed and a version called "1.0" was released on January 2, 2007. After various betas and release candidates numbered 1.1, on December 7, 2007, Groovy 1.1 Final was released and immediately rebranded as Groovy 1.5 as a reflection of the many changes that were made.

In July 2009, Strachan wrote on his blog that "I can honestly say if someone had shown me the Programming in Scala book by Martin Odersky, Lex Spoon & Bill Venners back in 2003 I'd probably have never created Groovy." Strachan left the project silently a year before the Groovy 1.0 release in 2007.

Many (but not all) valid Java files are also valid Groovy files. Although the two languages are similar, Groovy code can be more compact, because it does not require all the elements that Java requires. This makes it possible for Java programmers to gradually learn Groovy by starting with familiar Java syntax before acquiring more Groovy idioms.

Groovy features not available in Java include both static and dynamic typing (with the def keyword), closures, operator overloading, native syntax for lists and associative arrays (maps), native support for regular expressions, polymorphic iteration, expressions embedded inside strings, additional helper methods, and the safe navigation operator "?." to automatically check for nulls (for example, "variable?.method()", or "variable?.field").

## Key features

- Compile and run Groovy programs
- Enhanced source code editor
- Syntax highlighting
- Online language reference
- Program samples

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Compilations for Groovy Programming Language | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Compilations for Groovy Programming Language | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-programming-language/id500463636/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2021-07-11, version 13.0*

Looks more like a Java compiler rather than a Groovy compiler, but how could I make a judgement when I need to pay to compile a program?

Waste of a download.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-08-21*

Only the example script runs.  Other syntactically valid scripts fail to compile and yield a vague and useless error message.  This app had *one* job.

**Developer response:** Please start from modifying the sample script. So you could understand differences between mobile and desktop compilers.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2014-05-03, version 4.3*

I am writing a compiler that targets many languages and this app is ideal for my purposes. Keep up the good work!

### 1/5 — Bad update

*2013-11-22, version 4.3*

The input is no longer in monospaced font. I'll raise my rating once it is

**Developer response:** The size of screen of small mobile devices doesn't allow to use monospaced font with convenience. But you can use it with iPad.

### 2/5 — Not that useful

*2013-11-01*

I was looking for a mobile editor that I could write java with. I found this and downloaded it. I tested it with some java code and it was ok but it doesn't show the incorrect code! You can't run it without buying runs 100 for 69p or Unlimited for £1.99 that is crazy!!!!

**Developer response:** It doesn't show incorrect code but it can compile it!

### 1/5 — What's the point?

*2013-10-29, version 3.6*

I'm sure it doesn't cost them anything to allow us to compile, why make us pay for compilations? Do not download!

**Developer response:** We spend money for infrastructure to be able to provide users ability to compile programs from their mobile devices. So we can't provide this service for free.

### 1/5 — App is a steamy pile

*2013-03-19, version 2.0*

No user input allowed.  Very little capability

**Developer response:** You can enter all text input data on the Input screen before running a program.

## Frequently asked questions about Groovy Programming Language

### What are the limitations of Groovy Programming Language?

Graphics, network, file system, and real-time input are not supported. Programs have a maximum running time of 15 seconds. An internet connection is required to compile and run programs.

### What devices does Groovy Programming Language support?

Groovy Programming Language is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for Groovy Programming Language?

The app has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users.

### How often is Groovy Programming Language updated?

The latest version, 13.0, was released on November 8, 2019. Further update frequency information is not available.

### What is the user rating for Groovy Programming Language?

The app has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 2 ratings, suggesting a very low user satisfaction.

### Does Groovy Programming Language have ads?

No, the application does not contain advertisements.

### What are the in-app purchases for Groovy Programming Language?

Users have to buy compilations inside the application, which are necessary for its functionality.

### When was Groovy Programming Language first released?

The Groovy Programming Language app was first released on April 28, 2012.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.0 — 2019-11-08

Added iOS 13 support.

### 12.0 — 2019-03-05

Fixed "Bad server response" error.

### 11.1 — 2017-12-12

Fixed issue with quotation marks on iOS 11
Added support of iPhone X

### 9.4 — 2016-07-14

Fixed issues with hardware keyboard.

### 7.4 — 2015-03-24

Full support of iOS 8, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
New design of the app icons.
Auto indentation was added to the source code editor.

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