Comparison

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) vs C Compiler IDE

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

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About

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug)

This app provides an offline C programming environment for iOS devices. It features a code editor with syntax highlighting and auto-indentation, allowing users to compile and run C code locally without an internet connection. It also includes debugging tools for analyzing code execution.

Highlights
  • Offline C code editing
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Auto-indentation
  • Local compilation and execution
  • Debugging tools
  • Help and search functionality
Features
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SketchC is a IOS device on the C language editing and operation procedures. Can be used for learning to learn C programming language. Contains the following functions: 1 code editor: syntax highlighting, auto indent 2 code is compiled to run: direct local compile operation, does not need the network. Add Library posix, ipc, zlib, socket, sqlite3, jpeg, opengles1-3, Core Foundation(based iOS sdk7.0), Core Graphics(based iOS sdk7.0), Debug: Help: ? : help help : help /[keyword] : search keyword in help information Source: v {[line]}: view source code {around [line]} V [stack] : view source code in function call stack t : show function call stack Evaluation: p [expr] : evaluate expression (no declaration/loop/condition) Evaluation: s [expr] : step into expression (no declaration/loop/condition) Evaluation: S [expr] : step over expression (no declaration/loop/condition) {[statements]} : evaluate statement (any kind) Monitor: g {[var]} : list global variable l {[var]} : list local variable proto {[scope]::}[func] : show function prototype typedef {name} : show typedefs function : show interpreted functions macro : show macro functions template : show templates include : show include paths file : show loaded files where : show current file position return [val] : return undefined symbol value Run: S : step over function/loop s : step into function/loop i : ignore and step over c {[line]}: continue {to [line]} e : step out from function b [line] : set break point db [line] : delete break point a [assert]: break only if assertion is true Quit: q : quit

About

C Compiler IDE

This tool provides a comprehensive environment for writing, compiling, and running C language code. It features project management, code highlighting, and debugging tools, along with numerous C language examples to aid beginners. Users can also customize the interface with multiple skins and modes.

Highlights
  • One-click C code compilation
  • Structured project management
  • Code highlighting and prompts
  • Extensive C language examples
  • Multi-skin support and dark mode
Features
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C Compiler IDE, is a dedicated C language code reading, writing and compiling IDE tools. 【Main function】 1. C language code one-click compilation: Through the software can directly create C language projects, create C language source code files one-click compilation run; 2. Project management is well structured: The software creates projects with distinct layers, supports .h and .c files, supports project sharing and export, and is easy to use and manage; 3. Code editing is easy and fast: The source code editor supports code highlighting, common code prompts, one-click compilation, so that the code you write is regular and bugs are less; 4. C language instance: Has a large number of C language examples, detailed principle introduction, support for one-click operation debugging, is a good helper for C language beginners; 5. Multi-skin support: There are eight skin types for you to change, dark mode, light mode switch;

Screenshots

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug)4 screens
C Compiler IDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) at none against C Compiler IDE's 5. C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) also leads on rating (3.2 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Compiler IDE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of C Compiler IDE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) ships an update every 8 days, C Compiler IDE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) versus C Compiler IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC Compiler Free (Offline, Debug)C Compiler IDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB360 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 马长沙春觉信息科技有限公司

Customer experience

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative28.1%

C Compiler IDE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug)

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

C Compiler IDE

One-time5
  • 一月VIP会员$0.99
  • 三月VIP会员$1.99
  • 一年VIP会员$2.99
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  • 长期VIP会员$3.99
  • 两年VIP会员$3.99

Questions

Is C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) free?
C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C Compiler IDE free?
C Compiler IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) or C Compiler IDE?
C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) is rated higher. C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while C Compiler IDE averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) or C Compiler IDE have ads?
Neither C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) nor C Compiler IDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) or C Compiler IDE?
C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) ships an update every 8 days, and C Compiler IDE every 2 weeks. Most recently, C Compiler Free (Offline, Debug) was updated on October 6, 2026 and C Compiler IDE on October 14, 2026.

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