Comparison

C/C++ vs EasyCanvas

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 app is a comprehensive learning tool for C/C++ programming. It offers offline compilation, code editing features, Git integration, and file management for efficient development and learning.

Highlights
  • Offline compilation and execution
  • Code templates and autocompletion
  • Git fetching from GitHub/Gitee
  • LAN/Bluetooth file transfer
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • Multi-file search and formatting
  • Customizable interface and themes
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

EasyCanvas

Transform your iPad into a drawing tablet for your PC. Use your iPad and Apple Pencil to draw directly in popular creative software like Photoshop and Clip Studio. Enjoy features like palm rejection and pen pressure sensitivity for a natural drawing experience.

Highlights
  • Use iPad as a drawing tablet
  • Connect wired or wirelessly
  • Supports Apple Pencil pressure and tilt
  • Palm rejection for natural drawing
  • Works with PC creative software
  • Virtual display solution
Features
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EasyCanvas, turn your iPad into a wired or wireless liquid crystal tablet EasyCanvas is an app that lets you use your iPad as a wired or wireless liquid crystal tablet. Draw directly in PC programs such as Photoshop and Clip Studio through your iPad. ▶ Excellent performance of iPad and Apple Pencil Now, if you have a iPad and Apple Pencil, you don't need to buy an expensive LCD tablet. The excellent hardware of the iPad is combined with the technology of EasyCanvas to make the perfect LCD tablet. ▶ Familiarize yourself with drawing on paper It fully supports ""Palm Rejection"", which allows you to draw with your palm on the screen, and ""Pen Pressure"" and ""Tilt"" of the Apple Pencil. Also, the stable performance makes the screen and stylus movement smoother. ▶ Independent Virtual Display Solution​ Easy&Light's virtual display solution provides extended display. It can be used as an extended monitor in triple or higher environments as well as a dual monitor.​ ▶ Simultaneous wired/wireless connection support It supports both stable USB connection and convenient wireless connection via Wi-Fi. Now work anywhere, anytime, any way you want. Pay after you experience it for yourself! We provide a trial function that you can use for free for 3 days. [Support Environment] PC: Windows 10 (WDDM version 2.0 or later) iPad : iOS 12.2 or later iPad - Support : http://www.easynlight.com/en/supporteasycanvas - Privacy policy : https://www.easynlight.com/easycanvaspolicy/

Screenshots

C/C++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C/C++ at 4.5 against EasyCanvas's 3.7. C/C++ also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 58%) and device support (4 vs 1). EasyCanvas's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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++ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and EasyCanvas sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C/C++ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 688 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of C/C++'s written reviews are positive against 58% of EasyCanvas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++ ships an update every 5 months, EasyCanvas every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
C/C++ versus EasyCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++EasyCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (342 ratings) — better3.7 (688 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings342688 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄DEVGURU Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

C/C++

All ratings342 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.8%

EasyCanvas

All ratings688 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative26.6%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative34.4%

Bugs and requests

C/C++

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior with control flow statements (e.g., switch, if)
  • Random crashes and loss of unsaved code
  • Issues with keyboard input and integration
  • Compatibility problems on older or smaller devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for importing/exporting code files
  • Improve search and replace functionality
  • Implement better file management and organization
  • Provide more compiler settings and customization options
  • Add support for additional programming languages

EasyCanvas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

C/C++

One-time7
  • Autocomplete$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$1.99
3 purchases

EasyCanvas

One-time3
  • 14 days Free TrialFree
  • 3 days freeFree
  • Purchase App$11.99

Questions

Is C/C++ free?
C/C++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyCanvas free?
EasyCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, C/C++ or EasyCanvas?
C/C++ is rated higher. C/C++ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while EasyCanvas averages 3.7 from 688 ratings.
Do C/C++ or EasyCanvas have ads?
Neither C/C++ nor EasyCanvas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++ or EasyCanvas?
C/C++ ships an update every 5 months, and EasyCanvas every 6 weeks. Most recently, C/C++ was updated on September 22, 2026 and EasyCanvas on September 21, 2026.

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