Comparison

C/C++ LLVM Clang vs CGPlus

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

Head to head
About

C/C++ LLVM Clang

This tool facilitates C/C++ learning and development with offline compilation, code assistance, and cloud storage. It offers features like code templates, autocompletion, and Git integration for efficient programming and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Offline LLVM+Clang compilation and execution
  • Code templates and autocompletion
  • Git fetching from Gitee and GitHub
  • iCloud storage and multi-device sync
  • LAN HTTP/FTP file transfer
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • File management and compression
Features
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This is a learning tool for efficient C/C++ learning, fast programming, 【(LLVM+Clang)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, and 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

CGPlus

This application serves as an offline compiler for C++ code, specifically designed for graphics programming. It enables users to write and compile applications that utilize OpenGLES and Metal graphics APIs.

Highlights
  • Offline C++ compilation
  • Graphics programming focus
  • OpenGLES support
  • Metal API support
  • Mobile development tool
Features
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An offline C++ compiler focus on graphics programming, supports writing OpenGLES and Metal.

Screenshots

C/C++ LLVM Clang4 screens
CGPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C/C++ LLVM Clang at 4.3 against CGPlus's 3.7. C/C++ LLVM Clang also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (50 vs 3). CGPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. C/C++ LLVM Clang sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. CGPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C/C++ LLVM Clang holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C/C++ LLVM Clang has 50 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of C/C++ LLVM Clang's written reviews are positive against 67% of CGPlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++ LLVM Clang ships an update every 2 months, CGPlus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C/C++ LLVM Clang versus CGPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++ LLVM ClangCGPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (50 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings50 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄雄龙 许

Customer experience

C/C++ LLVM Clang

All ratings50 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%

CGPlus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

C/C++ LLVM Clang

One-time7
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • Autocomplete$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
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  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • File Transfer$1.99
None

CGPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C/C++ LLVM Clang free?
C/C++ LLVM Clang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CGPlus free?
CGPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C/C++ LLVM Clang or CGPlus?
C/C++ LLVM Clang is rated higher. C/C++ LLVM Clang averages 4.3 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while CGPlus averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do C/C++ LLVM Clang or CGPlus have ads?
Neither C/C++ LLVM Clang nor CGPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++ LLVM Clang or CGPlus?
C/C++ LLVM Clang ships an update every 2 months, and CGPlus every 5 days. Most recently, C/C++ LLVM Clang was updated on October 15, 2026 and CGPlus on October 13, 2026.

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