Comparison

C/C++ Programming Compiler vs RISC

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

Head to head
About

C/C++ Programming Compiler

Write and execute C/C++ code directly on your mobile device. This application supports the latest compilers and offers advanced editing features for learning and testing code snippets. It allows for easy file management and sharing.

Highlights
  • Compile and run C/C++ programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Select C++ compiler standards (C++98 to C++23)
  • Multithreading support
  • Custom keyboard for special characters
  • Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting
  • File management and sharing (AirDrop, iCloud)
Features
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Write C/C++ code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app supports the latest C/C++ compilers and is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! C++ is a general-purpose programming language created by Bjarne Stroustrup as an extension of the C programming language, or "C with Classes". The language has expanded significantly over time, and modern C++ has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Choose between C++ compiler standards (ISO/IEC 14882) namely: C++98, C++03, C++11, C++14, C++17, C++20, C++23 - Multithreading support - 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 C/C++ 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

RISC

Simulate a complete 32-bit mobile system, including CPU units and memory. Write and debug assembly code directly on the simulated hardware to understand its inner workings.

Highlights
  • 32-bit system simulation
  • CPU unit simulation
  • Memory subsystem simulation
  • Native assembly coding
  • Built-in debugger
  • Hardware analysis
Features
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RISC-V Assembly Simulator is a mobile 32-bit system simulator. The app simulates the entire system, all the way from each individual unit on a CPU to the memory subsystem. Write assembly natively to the CPU, with a built-in debugger so you can analyze your code and see what the hardware is doing. This app is designed to allow you to learn how to write assembly from your mobile device, simulating a real CPU at your devices maximum speed. Visualize how the hardware works if you want to, see all the registers, see your entire memory subsystem for each cycle. Learn the components of this individual CPU. This app currently supports the base Int for RV32 along with the M extension, allowing multiplication and division. Dual core systems are supported with the atomic instructions. This app features a built in assembler to allow you to learn to write code along with descriptive errors. Code along with Apple Intelligence, giving you advice and helping you fix bugs along the way (experimental). Natively integrated with your devices file system, allowing seamless transfer between devices and potentially other sources.

Screenshots

C/C++ Programming Compiler4 screens
RISC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RISC at 100% against C/C++ Programming Compiler's 50%. RISC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). C/C++ Programming Compiler's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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++ Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RISC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RISC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C/C++ Programming Compiler has 116 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of C/C++ Programming Compiler's written reviews are positive against 100% of RISC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++ Programming Compiler ships an update every 3 weeks, RISC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
C/C++ Programming Compiler versus RISC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++ Programming CompilerRISC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (116 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaMatthew Jacobs

Customer experience

C/C++ Programming Compiler

All ratings116 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative37.1%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.7%
Negative36.3%

RISC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

C/C++ Programming Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

RISC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C/C++ Programming Compiler free?
C/C++ Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RISC free?
RISC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C/C++ Programming Compiler or RISC?
RISC is rated higher. C/C++ Programming Compiler averages 3.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while RISC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do C/C++ Programming Compiler or RISC have ads?
C/C++ Programming Compiler shows ads; RISC does not.
Which is updated more often, C/C++ Programming Compiler or RISC?
C/C++ Programming Compiler ships an update every 3 weeks, and RISC every 2 weeks. Most recently, C/C++ Programming Compiler was updated on October 15, 2026 and RISC on October 1, 2026.

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