Comparison

C/C++$ vs Programming Hub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

C/C++$

This tool facilitates efficient C/C++ learning and programming with offline compilation and local execution. It offers extensive code editing features, cloud storage, Git integration, and convenient file sharing options.

Highlights
  • Offline compilation and local execution
  • Code templates and autocompletion
  • Git fetching from GitHub and Gitee
  • LAN HTTP/FTP file transfer
  • iCloud storage and multi-device sync
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • File management and format support
Features
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This is a learning tool for efficient C/C++ learning, fast programming, 【offline compilation and local execution】, Git fetching, iCloud storage, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) (^.^) Enjoy colorful learning materials at your fingertips and run examples while learning, making it easy to understand and efficient. (^.^) Enjoy code templates, autocomplate, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, multi-line comments, code formatting, making development more convenient. (^.^) Enjoy easy iCloud storage and multi-device synchronization for efficient collaboration. (^.^) Get source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub with Git. (^.^) Connect to your LAN or Bluetooth and efficiently transfer files via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) Use the built-in browser to easily search for learning materials. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. (^.^) Open files in C, CPP, txt, PDF, CHM, MP3, M4V, zip, GIF, PNG, HTML, PY, doc, and other formats from the file system. (^.^) Create folders, files, move files, import files, import photos, import videos, generate audio and video, compress files, and control file sorting from the file system. (^.^) Use gestures like 【left and right swipe】 to switch interfaces quickly and easily. (^.^) Adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for a more comfortable reading experience. (^.^) Customize background images, background colors, text colors, Key colors, shadows, text fonts, text size, background animations, interface transition animations, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. (^.^) Generate QR codes for C/C++ scripts and learning materials at your leisure, and scan them to access the scripts and learning materials. (^.^) Share C/C++ scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code Templates - The contents of a new file will be copied from the code template. For any questions or suggestions, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159 WeChat: 1301367159

About

Programming Hub

Learn to code through interactive, game-like lessons. Access over 5000 code examples and 35+ courses in various programming languages, all within a single app. Practice and build your skills with the world's fastest compiler.

Highlights
  • Interactive coding lessons
  • 5000+ code examples
  • 35+ programming courses
  • Fastest compiler on iOS
  • Concept-based illustrations
  • Categorized program view
Features
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Build your programming skills in a fun way. Learn to code with a game-like learning experience. Explore interactive coding lessons with a one-stop code learning app. Learn to code with HTML, Javascript, C, C++, C#, Swift, Python, R Programming, Java, Artificial Intelligence, CSS, etc. for free. You will learn to code like an expert, and also enjoy it like a game. It's easy, it's fast and it's fun! With a huge collection of 5000+ programs (code examples), 35+ courses, and the fastest compiler in the world, all your programming needs are bundled in a single app for your daily practice.

 What all programming languages you can learn with this coding tutor app?

 • Learn Java - Java is an object-oriented, general-purpose, high-level programming language.


 • Learn C Programming - C programming is a powerful general-purpose language. • Learn C++ - C++ is used nearly everywhere for everything from systems programming, numerical and scientific computing, web development, writing compilers, console games, desktop applications, and so on. • Learn HTML - HTML is the standard markup language for creating web pages and web applications.

 • Learn Javascript - JavaScript is a web programming language that is run by most browsers.

 • Learn R Programming: R is a programming language and software environment for statistical analysis, graphics representation, and reporting. With the “Programming Hub: Learn to code” app, you can -
 • Learn CSS
 • Learn VB.net 
• Learn C# (C Sharp)
 • Learn Python 2.7 • Learn Python 3 • Learn Linux Shell Scripting
 • Learn R Programming
 • Learn Swift
 • Learn SQL 
• Learn jQuery 
• Learn Assembly 8086 ************************** APP FEATURES ************************** While we make coding learning easy and fun, here are features that would make us your single choice to learn programming languages - • Programming Courses: To make your learning more interesting, our experts have created bite-sized and interactive courses that will help you learn programming like never before. • Programming & Coding Examples: 5000+ programs in 20+ programming languages and counting, programming hub has one of the largest collection of pre-compiled programs with output for practice and learning.

 • Compiler: The fastest compiler in the world on iOS with support to compile and run over 20+ programming languages. Other Features to improve your programming learning experience includes -
 1. Concept-based illustrations to easily learn to code in a fun way
 2. Interactive learning experience
 3. Quick Search for programs 
4. Categorized View for programs
 5. No Harmful Permissions required 
6. Periodic Updates with new programming examples and course content 7. Feedback and support from coding experts More on Programming Hub VIP Access and PRO membership: 

Programming Hub VIP Access gives you unlimited access to all courses, continuous extensions to the courses, and the additional courses we release on a regular basis. Programming Hub VIP Access is USD 5.99 for 3 months, quoted in U.S. dollars (prices may differ in countries other than the United States). Programming Hub PRO membership is USD 6.99 for 1 month, USD 14.59 for 3 months, and USD 41.99 for 1 year quoted in U.S. dollars (prices may differ in countries other than the United States). Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price of the chosen subscription. Any unused portion of a trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the Account Settings section of your App Store or iTunes settings after you have made the purchase. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available at https://programminghub.io/legal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@programminghub.io

Screenshots

C/C++$4 screens
Programming Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Programming Hub at Free against C/C++$'s $2.99. Programming Hub also leads on ratings volume (9.9K vs 72) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). C/C++$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and device support (4 vs 2). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Programming Hub is free to download; C/C++$ costs $2.99 up front. Programming Hub sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. C/C++$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Programming Hub holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Programming Hub has 9.9K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of C/C++$'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Programming Hub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++$ ships an update every 4 months, Programming Hub every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
C/C++$ versus Programming Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++$Programming Hub
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (72 ratings)4.8 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better72.3% of reviews
Number of ratings729.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB82 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Rightsol Private Limited

Customer experience

C/C++$

All ratings72 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative11.9%

Programming Hub

All ratings9,853 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,216 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.6%

User reviews

C/C++$

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning C/C++
  • 💻 Offline compiler is fantastic
  • 📱 Mobile C/C++ compiler
  • 🚀 Practice coding anytime, anywhere
  • 💡 Useful for students

Room to improve

  • 🐛 iWatch manual not working
  • 🐛 iWatch text unreadable
  • 🐛 App only works on one Apple Watch at a time
  • 🐛 Missing getline function
  • 🐛 Incompatible with older iPads

Programming Hub

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to understand lessons
  • 🚀 Bite-sized learning content
  • 💡 Wide variety of courses
  • 🎓 Provides certificates upon completion
  • 👍 Good for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Issues with pro access and purchases
  • 🤔 Lack of depth in some courses
  • 🔍 Unclear free vs. paid content separation
  • 🔧 Poor customer support responsiveness

Bugs and requests

C/C++$

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • iWatch manual does not work
  • iWatch manual text is missing and unreadable
  • App only operates properly on one Apple Watch at a time
  • Missing getline function
  • Does not run on older iPads
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  • Complex programs encounter issues, including crashes
  • Error messages are in Chinese
  • Dynamic memory functionality appears not to work
  • Cannot import files
  • Interface is confusing
  • Simple codes do not work
  • Template not supported well (e.g., std::sort fails)
  • C++11 support is optional
  • Annoying buttons that cost 'gold' (money)
  • Horizontal screen display is problematic
  • Input method and shortcut bar block the screen
  • Symbol keyboard reappears after hiding
  • Smart Punctuation settings cause issues
  • Cannot change font size in the editor
  • Cannot change background color
  • Execute button only returns output if there is an error
  • fgets doesn't work
  • Crashes occasionally

Requested features

18 requests
  • Fix iWatch manual functionality
  • Enable app on multiple Apple Watches
  • Add getline function
  • Improve compatibility with older iPads
  • Fix issues with complex programs
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  • Improve error message clarity
  • Add support for dynamic memory
  • Enable file import
  • Simplify the interface
  • Improve horizontal screen display
  • Fix symbol keyboard re-appearance
  • Allow font size adjustment
  • Allow background color change
  • Improve tutorial beginner-friendliness
  • Add a directional pad for cursor
  • Optimize iPad screen layout
  • Make the interface more concise
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for font zoom

Programming Hub

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Courses not loading or crashing
  • Certificates not being awarded properly
  • Inconsistent behavior with pro access
  • Bugs in test/quiz functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more advanced programming courses
  • Improve progress tracking and syncing across devices
  • Implement a dark mode option
  • Allow skipping of lessons and more flexibility in navigation

In-app purchases

None

C/C++$

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Programming Hub

Subscriptions9
  • PRO for 1 year with discount$1.491 Year
  • PRO access for 1 year Display$1.991 Month
  • VIP Access$5.993 Months
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  • 1 Month Coding Pass$9.991 Month
  • PRO membership for 3 months$14.493 Months
  • Pro access for 1 year$18.991 Year
  • PRO access for 1 year + Trial$29.491 Year
  • PRO membership 1 year 75% OFF$31.991 Year
  • 365 Days of Unlimited Coding$44.951 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Upgrade$19.99
  • Unlock PRO: Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is C/C++$ free?
C/C++$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Programming Hub free?
Programming Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, C/C++$ or Programming Hub?
Programming Hub is rated higher. C/C++$ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Programming Hub averages 4.8 from 9.9K ratings.
Do C/C++$ or Programming Hub have ads?
Neither C/C++$ nor Programming Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++$ or Programming Hub?
C/C++$ ships an update every 4 months, and Programming Hub every 2 months. Most recently, C/C++$ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Programming Hub on October 15, 2026.

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