Comparison

C Compiler vs Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

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

Head to head
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

About

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

Write and execute VB.NET code on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. Requires an internet connection for compilation.

Highlights
  • Compile and run VB.NET programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for special characters
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Import, export, and share files
Features
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Write VB.NET code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language, implemented on the .NET Framework. Microsoft launched VB.NET in 2002 as the successor to its original Visual Basic language. Along with Visual C#, VB.NET is one of the two main languages targeting the .NET 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 VB.NET files. 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.

Screenshots

C Compiler4 screens
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C Compiler at 4.3 against Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's 3.4. C Compiler also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%) and ratings volume (112 vs 11). Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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. C Compiler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C Compiler has 112 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of C Compiler's written reviews are positive against 25% of Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C Compiler ships an update every 4 months, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
C Compiler versus Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC CompilerVisual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (112 ratings) — better3.4 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersutheesh sukumaranKetan Appa

Customer experience

C Compiler

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

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is C Compiler free?
C Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler free?
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, C Compiler or Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler?
C Compiler is rated higher. C Compiler averages 4.3 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler averages 3.4 from 11 ratings.
Do C Compiler or Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler have ads?
Both C Compiler and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler show ads.
Which is updated more often, C Compiler or Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler?
C Compiler ships an update every 4 months, and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler every 2 months. Most recently, C Compiler was updated on September 10, 2026 and Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler on August 16, 2026.

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