Comparison

R Programming Compiler vs Simplex Linear Programming

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

Simplex Linear Programming

Features
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Master the mechanics of Linear Programming with an industrial-grade, visual Simplex solver. Whether you are an undergraduate student tackling Operations Research homework or an engineer optimizing complex systems, this app provides a high-performance, native environment to solve and visualize linear models. Built with Apple’s Accelerate Framework (vDSP), the engine performs hardware-accelerated matrix operations for desktop-class speed on your mobile device. Why this is the ultimate optimization tool: Visualize the Feasible Region: See your constraints come to life on an interactive Canvas. Plot the quadrant, identify intersection points, and explore the feasible region with intuitive gestures. The Simplex Journey: Watch the algorithm navigate from the origin to the optimal solution. Our "Visual Walker" tracks every iteration, highlighting each vertex transition with a clear, orange path. Professional Grade Logic: Full support for Big-M and Two-Phase methods. Easily handle ≤, ≥, and = constraints without needing to manually convert your model. Precision Entry: Clean, monospaced interface featuring color-coded inputs for coefficients, objective goals, and variable signs. Education-First Design: Perfect for learning the geometry behind the algebra. Follow the path, analyze the coordinate labels, and see exactly where the "Optimal" solution sits in the coordinate plane. Purely Native: No web wrappers or lag. Experience a fluid SwiftUI interface designed for "Engineering Soul"—performance, clarity, and reliability. Student & Professional Value Proposition For Students: Use it as a powerful "Check Your Work" tool. Compare your manual pivot steps against the visual path and verify your feasible region boundaries. For Professionals: Quickly prototype constraints and objectives on the go with a solver that respects hardware limitations and mathematical rigor.

Screenshots

R Programming Compiler4 screens
Simplex Linear Programming3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: R Programming Compiler at Free against Simplex Linear Programming's $1.99. R Programming Compiler also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Simplex Linear Programming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

R Programming Compiler is free to download; Simplex Linear Programming costs $1.99 up front. R Programming Compiler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simplex Linear Programming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
R Programming Compiler versus Simplex Linear Programming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR Programming CompilerSimplex Linear Programming
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.4 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaJorge Lucioni Charalla

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
None

Simplex Linear Programming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R Programming Compiler free?
R Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simplex Linear Programming free?
Simplex Linear Programming costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do R Programming Compiler or Simplex Linear Programming have ads?
R Programming Compiler shows ads; Simplex Linear Programming does not.

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