Comparison

C/C++$ vs SmartClass

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

SmartClass

Features
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Classroom assistant, convenient for teachers to control the all-in-one machine anytime and anywhere, increasing interaction between teachers and students.

Screenshots

C/C++$4 screens
SmartClass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartClass at Free against C/C++$'s $2.99. SmartClass also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

SmartClass is free to download; C/C++$ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++$ ships an update every 4 months, SmartClass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
C/C++$ versus SmartClass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++$SmartClass
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB51 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer小文 黄Shenzhen Smart Network Technology Co., Ltd

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

SmartClass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

C/C++$

No in-app purchases

None

SmartClass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C/C++$ free?
C/C++$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartClass free?
SmartClass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do C/C++$ or SmartClass have ads?
Neither C/C++$ nor SmartClass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++$ or SmartClass?
C/C++$ ships an update every 4 months, and SmartClass every 5 days. Most recently, C/C++$ was updated on October 11, 2026 and SmartClass on October 1, 2026.

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