# R Programming Compiler — Learn and code in R

> Mobile R programming environment for statistical computing and graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by Ketan Appa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-programming-compiler/id1158038782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ketan Appa](https://appshunter.io/developer/576435759)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-programming-compiler/id1158038782/reviews.md

## What is R Programming Compiler?

Write R code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch!  This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets!

R is a programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics supported by the R Foundation for Statistical Computing. The R language is widely used among statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software and data analysis

Features:
- Compile and run your program
- Supports plotting and graphing
- View program output or detailed error
- Select and run chunk of codes
- Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters
- Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard
- Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting and line numbers
- Open, save, import and share R files
- Language reference
- Access thousands of packages
- Install additional packages from CRAN and Bioconductor (BiocManager)

Limitations:
- Internet connection is required for compilation
- Maximum program running time is 20s
- One file can be run at a time
- Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited
- This is a batch compiler; interactive programs, for instance swirl, are not supported. If your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation. See the Reference tab in the app for code examples.


GET FULL ACCESS
Upgrade to a Premium Membership and Receive the Following Ongoing Value:
• No ads
• Unlimited plots
• Install packages
• Latest Compilers

If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial or current period. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. You can cancel the automatic renewal of your subscription at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes store after purchase. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

Terms & Conditions: https://kappsmart.com/rcompiler/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://kappsmart.com/rcompiler/privacy_policy.html

## Key features

- Compile and run R programs
- Supports plotting and graphing
- Advanced source code editor
- Custom keyboard for R characters
- Install and manage R packages
- Language reference guide

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Months Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-programming-compiler/id1158038782/reviews.md

### 1/5 — attempted to use for pca

*2026-04-02, version 5.0.1*

cannot open files, add files, use packages, or add packages. terrible experience. will stick to using real R on my computer next time.

### 1/5 — Full of adds

*2025-03-29, version 4.9.1*

Too many adds. After a one minute an add comes

### 5/5 — plotting

*2025-02-21, version 4.9.1*

Suddenly I cannot plot in R for Ipad

### 3/5 — Where’s the manual?

*2024-10-30, version 4.8*

Was trying to save and open new files but nothing works, crashes on command O, command N and command S do nothing?

### 2/5 — Basically Unusable Without Subscription

*2024-10-02, version 4.8*

I’m assuming the implementation of R is good. I’ll never know to any meaningful extent because I can’t stand such intrusive ads. 

Unskippable 45 second videos every couple times you run some code? No thanks.

Subscription only, no purchase? No thanks.

### 4/5 — Needs Syntax Suggestions

*2024-09-06, version 4.7.8*

Decent for an iPad app. It isn’t going to replace rStudio anytime soon, but it works. It’d be nice if there was syntax suggestions to decrease code completion time.

### 1/5 — App changed

*2024-06-03, version 4.7.8*

Used to be better. Do not trust old reviews.

### 4/5 — Actually not too bad.

*2024-01-14, version 4.7.4*

Takes some time to get use to the app, but not too shabby for an iPad app.   File save feature could be a little more robust and user friendly.

Still couldn’t get ggplot function to work, but honestly not really needed since I can use all the other plotting functions like matplot, scatterplots, etc.  

I’m revising my initial review up from 2 to 4…

### 4/5 — Although being useful, it has some pitfalls.

*2023-09-22, version 4.7*

I can't save or open new files on iPad. I don't know how, but the app crashes whenever I try to open a file, o create a new file. Being a "in app purchase" app, I think this has to be mended.

### 2/5 — Falls Short & Losing Functionality

*2023-09-19, version 4.6*

I have some straightforward life tracking scripts that I wrote in R and enjoy being able to monitor on the go. I subscribed to this app to allow me to do this. While I initially was able to get my scripts to function, promised app functionality has never worked properly and successive updates now prevent my script from running at all. 

There is no way to open scripts written elsewhere through Files or Dropbox in this app, which from my vantage is a significant flaw. I want to get code started on my laptop and tweak on my iOS device, but finding a way to do this has become nearly impossible. I will often type up code, transfer it to a note, then copy and paste in this app. But lately that has not been functioning as it did when I first began using the app. So I’m stuck with what I have. 

Then, the most recent update to the app suddenly decided that my scripts were to resource hungry and keeps timing them out before they complete. Even though they worked fine in previous builds. And since the app removes all support for previous versions of R, I can’t even see if I can get this to work that way. 

Overall, I’m grateful to have access to an R compiler on iOS, but for my uses it severely falls short.

## Frequently asked questions about R Programming Compiler

### What does the R Programming Compiler app do?

This app allows you to write, compile, and run R code directly on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's designed for learning the R language, testing code snippets, and performing statistical computing and graphics.

### What are the key features of the R Programming Compiler?

Key features include the ability to compile and run programs, support for plotting and graphing, an advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, a custom keyboard for R characters, and the ability to install thousands of packages from CRAN and Bioconductor.

### How much does the R Programming Compiler app cost?

The app offers a free version with ads and limitations. Users can upgrade to a Premium Membership via a subscription to remove ads, get unlimited plots, install packages, and access the latest compilers. Payment is charged to your iTunes account.

### What are the limitations of the R Programming Compiler?

An internet connection is required for compilation, and program running time is limited to 20 seconds. Only one file can be run at a time, and some file system, network, and graphics functions may be limited. Interactive programs are not supported.

### Who is the R Programming Compiler app for?

This app is ideal for individuals learning R, statisticians, data miners, and anyone who needs to write, test, or run R code on the go. It's particularly useful for educational purposes and quick code testing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2026-03-13

Bug fixes and performance improvement

### 5.0 — 2026-02-10

Optimized for iOS and iPadOS 26

### 4.9.2 — 2026-01-30

Added R Compiler version 4.5

### 4.9.1 — 2024-12-19

Bug fixes and performance improvement

### 4.9 — 2024-12-08

Support for R 4.4

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