Comparison

C/C++ vs UTM Remote Virtual Machines

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

Highlights
  • Stream virtual machines remotely
  • Supports Windows, Ubuntu, and more
  • Control VMs from iOS device
  • Requires UTM for Mac
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Run Windows®, Ubuntu®, and other operating systems remotely from your Mac running UTM UTM Remote allows you to stream your virtual machines from your Mac to your iOS device. Requires UTM for Mac to use.

Screenshots

C/C++4 screens
UTM Remote Virtual Machines3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: C/C++ at 86% against UTM Remote Virtual Machines's 38%. C/C++ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (347 vs 52). UTM Remote Virtual Machines's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. UTM Remote Virtual Machines asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C/C++ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C/C++ has 347 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of C/C++'s written reviews are positive against 38% of UTM Remote Virtual Machines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++ ships an update every 5 months, UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
C/C++ versus UTM Remote Virtual Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++UTM Remote Virtual Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (347 ratings) — better3.7 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings347 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB370 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Turing Software, LLC

Customer experience

C/C++

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

All ratings51 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative48.3%

User reviews

C/C++

From 347 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great C++ compiler
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning and practicing C++
  • 👍 Useful for quick coding on the go
  • 👍 Good interface and functionality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Cluttered or confusing UI design
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop IDEs
  • 👀 Small text and font issues on smaller devices

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Solves JIT problem on Mac
  • 👍 Nice for running OS on phone
  • 👍 Works like a charm (with fiddling)
  • 👍 Genial tool
  • 👍 Great solution for remote VMs on iPad

Room to improve

  • ❌ Doesn't work on Linux PCs
  • ❌ Doesn't work on non-x86/x64 VMs
  • ❌ App didn't work on opening
  • ❌ Not detected my MacBook Air M2
  • ❌ Confusing interface and crashes often

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App didn't work on opening
  • Connection error on startup
  • Crashes often
  • Network error
  • Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add a Linux port as a flatpak
  • Support for ARM-based VMs
  • Trackpad/Mouse support
  • Make UTM SE available on App Store
  • iOS support for UTM
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  • Better documentation

In-app purchases

7 purchases

C/C++

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

UTM Remote Virtual Machines

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C/C++ free?
C/C++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UTM Remote Virtual Machines free?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C/C++ or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
C/C++ is rated higher. C/C++ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while UTM Remote Virtual Machines averages 3.7 from 52 ratings.
Do C/C++ or UTM Remote Virtual Machines have ads?
Neither C/C++ nor UTM Remote Virtual Machines shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++ or UTM Remote Virtual Machines?
C/C++ ships an update every 5 months, and UTM Remote Virtual Machines every 4 months. Most recently, C/C++ was updated on November 1, 2026 and UTM Remote Virtual Machines on October 25, 2026.

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