Comparison

R Programming Compiler vs TIA Study

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

Head to head
About

R Programming Compiler

Write and execute R code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning, testing code snippets, and statistical computing. Features include syntax highlighting, package management, and plotting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Compile and run R programs
  • Supports plotting and graphing
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Custom keyboard for R characters
  • Install and manage R packages
  • Language reference guide
Features
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Write R code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! R is a programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics supported by the R Foundation for Statistical Computing. The R language is widely used among statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software and data analysis Features: - Compile and run your program - Supports plotting and graphing - View program output or detailed error - Select and run chunk of codes - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting and line numbers - Open, save, import and share R files - Language reference - Access thousands of packages - Install additional packages from CRAN and Bioconductor (BiocManager) 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, for instance swirl, are not supported. If your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation. See the Reference tab in the app for code examples. GET FULL ACCESS Upgrade to a Premium Membership and Receive the Following Ongoing Value: • No ads • Unlimited plots • Install packages • Latest Compilers If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial or current period. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. You can cancel the automatic renewal of your subscription at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes store after purchase. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Terms & Conditions: https://kappsmart.com/rcompiler/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://kappsmart.com/rcompiler/privacy_policy.html

About

TIA Study

This learning platform offers a comprehensive study experience for exams. It provides scheduled daily tasks, video lessons, practice problems with AI scoring, and spaced repetition flashcards to aid memorization and mastery.

Highlights
  • Scheduled daily study tasks
  • Downloadable video lessons
  • AI-powered practice problems
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Customizable quizzes and exams
  • Progress tracking and mastery scores
Features
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TIA Study is our new seamless unified experience learning platform.. Do everything you can do on your computer in one app on your iPhone or iPad! Learn more about each section of the TIA Study app below: Today: Daily tasks to pass - Lessons, practice problems, flashcards, sample exams, and more all scheduled to have you ready on exam day - Tasks scheduled only on the days you plan to study - Create your own customs tasks - Miss a day? Your schedule will automatically redistribute all your remaining tasks Learn: Understand the material - Download unlimited videos and watch them anywhere on the app - Adjustable playback speed - Create your own custom bookmarks in videos to come back and revisit later Practice: Problems at your skill level - Guided practice ensures you work the most important problem at your skill level every time - AI Score measures your mastery of practice problems - Custom timed quizzes - Sample exams ready when you are Review: Spaced repetition flashcards - Your review inbox will make sure you review each card just enough to help you memorize every card by exam day - Tag flashcards as you go and find them later easily - Flashcards unlock for review as you watch their lessons - Save your favorite custom filters of flashcards

Screenshots

R Programming Compiler4 screens
TIA Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TIA Study at 100% against R Programming Compiler's 54%. TIA Study also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). R Programming Compiler's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 23). On price, update cadence, 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. R Programming Compiler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TIA Study sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TIA Study holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of R Programming Compiler's written reviews are positive against 100% of TIA Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R Programming Compiler ships an update every 2 weeks, TIA Study every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
R Programming Compiler versus TIA Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR Programming CompilerTIA Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (94 ratings)4.2 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKetan AppaThe Infinite Actuary

Customer experience

R Programming Compiler

All ratings94 ratings
Positive58.5%
Neutral12.8%
Negative28.7%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral15.7%
Negative30.4%

TIA Study

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

R Programming Compiler

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subscription$19.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription$29.991 Year
10 purchases

TIA Study

One-time10
  • R Course$199.99
  • Accounting VEE - 6 Mo Access$349.99
  • Corp Finance VEE - 6 Mo Access$349.99
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  • Micro Econ VEE - 6 Mo Access$349.99
  • Macro Econ VEE - 6 Mo Access$349.99
  • Databases Theory & Practice$399.99
  • Tech Skills - 12 Months Access$449.99
  • Exam P - 6 Months Access$499.99
  • Exam FM - 6 Months Access$499.99
  • Math Stats VEE - 6 Mo Access$599.99

Questions

Is R Programming Compiler free?
R Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TIA Study free?
TIA Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, R Programming Compiler or TIA Study?
TIA Study is rated higher. R Programming Compiler averages 3.4 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while TIA Study averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.
Do R Programming Compiler or TIA Study have ads?
R Programming Compiler shows ads; TIA Study does not.
Which is updated more often, R Programming Compiler or TIA Study?
R Programming Compiler ships an update every 2 weeks, and TIA Study every 3 weeks. Most recently, R Programming Compiler was updated on September 19, 2026 and TIA Study on September 10, 2026.

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