Comparison

Sedona vs C Compiler

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

Head to head
About

Sedona

Write and run Swift code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. Supports file sharing and includes a language reference.

Highlights
  • Compile and run Swift programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for Swift characters
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • File sharing via AirDrop and iCloud
Features
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Write Swift code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app supports the latest Swift syntax and it is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Swift is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm, compiled programming language developed by Apple Inc. for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Linux, and z/OS. Swift is designed to work with Apple's Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks and the large body of existing Objective-C code written for Apple products. It is built with the open source LLVM compiler framework. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, bracket completion and line numbers - Open, save, import and share Swift files. Supports File Sharing with iTunes Connect, AIrDrop and iCloud. - Language reference Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

About

C Compiler

This application provides an integrated development environment for C programming, complete with an offline tutorial and sample programs. It features syntax recognition and auto-formatting to aid users in writing and running complex C code.

Highlights
  • Run complex C programs
  • Offline C tutorial
  • Sample C programs
  • Syntax recognition IDE
  • Auto text formatting IDE
  • File opening and saving
Features
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C COMPILER & C++ IDE — LEARN, PRACTICE, RUN A complete C/C++ learning and coding companion: guided courses, hundreds of practice programs, an on-device AI tutor, and a real IDE that compiles and runs your code right on your phone — no internet required to code. Whether you're just starting out or brushing up before an interview, C Compiler gives you a structured path through the language plus a genuine playground to write and test real programs. Before leaving a negative rating, give us a chance to help — send complaints, suggestions, or issues to support@ilabbs.com. We reply. Main Features • Real C and C++ interpreters — write and run code on-device • Guided courses from fundamentals to advanced topics • Hundreds of practice programs, organized by topic and difficulty • On-device AI tutor — ask questions, get help debugging, all private • Interview prep — real questions across core CS topics • Syntax highlighting and smart code editing • Open and save your own files • Daily streaks and progress tracking Courses Include • C Fundamentals & Basics • Data Types & Operators • Control Flow & Loops • Functions • Arrays, Pointers & Strings • Structures & File Handling • C++ OOP, Templates & STL Terms of Use (EULA): https://ilabbs.com/PrivacyPolicy/ccompilerLegal/iOS/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://ilabbs.com/PrivacyPolicy/ccompilerLegal/iOS/privacy.html

Screenshots

Sedona4 screens
C Compiler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C Compiler at 4.3 against Sedona's 3.9. C Compiler also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 36). Sedona's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 59%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sedona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and C Compiler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C Compiler holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 112 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Sedona's written reviews are positive against 59% of C Compiler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sedona ships an update monthly, C Compiler every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sedona versus C Compiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSedonaC Compiler
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (36 ratings)4.3 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings36112 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan Appasutheesh sukumaran

Customer experience

Sedona

All ratings36 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%

C Compiler

All ratings112 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sedona

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
4 purchases

C Compiler

Subscriptions2
  • C Compiler Premium — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • C Compilar Premium — Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • LifeTime$49.99

Questions

Is Sedona free?
Sedona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C Compiler free?
C Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sedona or C Compiler?
C Compiler is rated higher. Sedona averages 3.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while C Compiler averages 4.3 from 112 ratings.
Do Sedona or C Compiler have ads?
Both Sedona and C Compiler show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sedona or C Compiler?
Sedona ships an update monthly, and C Compiler every 4 months. Most recently, Sedona was updated on September 26, 2026 and C Compiler on September 10, 2026.

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