# C Compiler vs Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | C Compiler | Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-compiler/id1265577717/reviews)** | [3.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-basic-vbnet-compiler/id1451474197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sutheesh sukumaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262850647) | [Ketan Appa](https://appshunter.io/developer/576435759) |

## What reviewers say

### C Compiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-compiler/id1265577717)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C Compiler Premium — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| C Compilar Premium — Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| LifeTime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-basic-vbnet-compiler/id1451474197)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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