Comparison

C/C++$ vs 小五笔

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

小五笔

Learn Wubi typing quickly through engaging game modes. Master character roots, short codes, and phrases with customizable practice. Includes built-in and custom article practice, plus an encoding lookup tool.

Highlights
  • Multiple Wubi versions (86 & 98)
  • Practice and entertainment modes
  • Customizable short code practice
  • Phrase and article typing practice
  • Encoding lookup tool
  • Pure ad-free experience
Features
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请使用iPhone下载学习! 请使用iPhone下载学习!! 请使用iPhone下载学习!!! ========== 号外 ========== 1天!1天!!只要1天!!! 最快的小伙伴只要1天就学会了! 你没有看错!不要犹豫!不要徘徊! 大胆尝试一次,下一个1天也许就是你创造的!! (2021.04.05) 上个记录是:3天 (2018.08.06) ========== 介绍 ========== 纯净无广告,简洁更轻盈。 在不同模式的游戏中学会打五笔。 让你获得快乐的同时又收获了强大的技能。 带领你走进五笔学习殿堂,不断挑战并刷新你的极限。 从最基本的字根开始,由简单到复杂,层层递进,更上一层楼。 一、版本 两个版本:86版、98版。 两种模式:练习模式、娱乐模式。 还可以设置娱乐模式的各种配置,让练习更符合你的当前水平。 二、字根 五个区位:横、竖、撇、捺、折。 当你熟练掌握了某个区位后,就可以去简码区进行“自定义”练习了。 你可以设置简码的区位:比如三级简码,需要3个字根,你可以设置第一个字根是横区的,第二个字根是竖区的,第三个字根是撇区的。 当然,你也可以全部设置为横区的,这样你在练熟横区后,就能马上打字了! 三、简码 四个模块:一级简码、二级简码、三级简码、四级简码。 从二级简码开始,可以开启你的“自定义”模式。 四、词组 常用词组练习,让你从单字转到多字练习,让打字更快! 五、文章 内置文章练习,还可以自己导入喜欢的文章进行练习。 六、查询 遇到不懂的字,打开“编码查询”,立即查找。还有“网页查询”,不怕查询突然翻车~ 七、更多 你有想要的功能,来!告诉我~ 如果你有更好的建议,欢迎提出来! 微信公众号:Haomissyou 关注有彩蛋~

Screenshots

C/C++$4 screens
小五笔3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C/C++$ at none against 小五笔's 4. C/C++$ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). 小五笔's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 79%). On ads and iOS requirement 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

C/C++$ costs $2.99 and 小五笔 $3.99 up front. 小五笔 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. C/C++$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++$ ships an update every 4 months, 小五笔 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C/C++$ versus 小五笔: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++$小五笔
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄精豪 薛

Customer experience

C/C++$

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

小五笔

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%

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

小五笔

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

C/C++$

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

小五笔

One-time4
  • 1杯金桔柠檬$1.99
  • 1次路边烤串$3.99
  • 1场漫威新片$5.99
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  • 1瓶霸王防脱$12.99

Questions

Is C/C++$ free?
C/C++$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 小五笔 free?
小五笔 costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do C/C++$ or 小五笔 have ads?
Neither C/C++$ nor 小五笔 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++$ or 小五笔?
C/C++$ ships an update every 4 months, and 小五笔 every 3 weeks. Most recently, C/C++$ was updated on November 1, 2026 and 小五笔 on October 24, 2026.

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