Comparison

JSBox vs Algorithms

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

Head to head
About

JSBox

This app is a mobile JavaScript IDE that allows users to learn and write JavaScript code. It provides tools to create native iOS utilities, widgets, extensions, and more, catering to both beginners and experienced developers.

Highlights
  • Mobile JavaScript IDE
  • Create native iOS utilities
  • Design widgets and keyboards
  • Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Beautiful code editor
  • Advanced development tools
  • iOS extension support
Features
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* JSBox is featured by: sspai.com, Price Tag, AppSolution etc # What's JSBox? JSBox is an Integrated Development Environment for JavaScript. You can learn to code JavaScript here, as we provide tons of utilities to enhance the development experience. JSBox is amazing for both beginners and experienced engineers. Don't you wanna try it out? Don't hesitate to create cool stuff—do it now! # What can JSBox do? Of course you can write JavaScript, but the most important thing is that you can create native iOS utilities, such as: - Upload photos you have just taken to the server - Create a widget to check bus information - Schedule tasks by leveraging date-based or location-based notifications - Design an extension for the Photos app to search photos directly - Design your own widget and keyboard - Make a real-time tool to query the exchange rate - Collect your most important contacts and handle it on the widget There are many possibilities; we believe you can create coolest stuff. # What's in JSBox? JSBox is not only a full-fledged environment for standard JavaScript, but also provides many utilities: - A safe environment to run JavaScript natively with incredible performance - A beautiful editor to write JavaScript, multiple themes, auto-completion, and snippets... - Many advanced development tools: lint, prettier, diff viewer and database viewer... - A desktop extension to write code extremely fast and comfortable - Almost all the cool tech in iOS: Siri/Shortcuts, Today Widget, Action Extension, 3D Touch, Home Screen Shortcut... - A lot of awesome examples for beginner We are still working on it and will introduce cooler features in the future. # Terms of Use https://jsboxbbs.com/d/1035-terms-of-service # Privacy Policy https://jsboxbbs.com/d/1034-privacy-policy # Contact us! Please contact us in the following ways. Don't hesitate to report any issues. Thank you! - [Community](https://en.jsboxbbs.com) - [Email](mailto:log.e@qq.com) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cyanapps) - [Weibo](https://weibo.com/0x00eeee)

About

Algorithms

Learn algorithm concepts through interactive animations and code explanations. Master complex problems with a step-by-step visual approach, ideal for interview preparation and efficient learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive algorithm animations
  • Code explanations with subtitles
  • Step-by-step learning process
  • Categorized algorithm problems
  • Visual debugging aid
  • Focus on understanding ideas and code
Features
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Did you pass the interview algorithm question? Learning algorithm questions takes too much time? Not your problem! Before this, no algorithmic learning method could be so simple and efficient. It only takes three steps to become an algorithm master: The first step is to read the question; The second step is to play the animation, refer to the subtitles, and understand the ideas and codes; The third step is to read, analyze and summarize; Why do you make an algorithm animation diagram app? Like many programmers, I have to prepare a lot of time to brush up the algorithm every time I change jobs. Very good, in the process of brushing the questions, you must first read the solution. I also read a lot of problem solutions from big guys on the Internet, and I especially like to read algorithm analysis with moving pictures or schematic diagrams, which is faster than reading text. In the process, several problems were also found, such as: the animation is not interactive and cannot be paused; the data is dead and cannot be changed; it is not convenient to study on the mobile phone, etc. I saw some good animations at the beginning, and I had a strong urge to implement them in the app with native code several times. This time I finally made up my mind and made 70 animations in one go. I understand that the positioning of this app is a tool that can help us quickly understand algorithm ideas and codes, help memory, and improve learning efficiency. But here you can't submit, you can't execute the code, and the code still needs to be typed on the computer to make it feel better. Why is it not arranged in the order of the leetcode number? At present, the algorithm questions are classified into three major blocks: - linked list, string, array, binary tree; - Backtracking, greedy, dynamic programming, divide and conquer; - Sort and classify separately. Under each category, the difficulty is divided into easy, medium and hard. First classify data structures and algorithms separately, and learn according to knowledge points. For example, you can concentrate on learning binary tree structures or dynamic programming algorithms, so that concentrated saturation training can help improve learning efficiency. The data structure comes first, and the algorithm follows, which is also arranged in the order in which we learn theoretical knowledge. In terms of algorithms, four types are currently arranged: backtracking, greedy, dynamic programming, and divide-and-conquer. When I learned data structures and algorithms many years ago, I first came into contact with various sorting algorithms. At that time, I felt that sorting was too difficult, and I was very impressed, so I made a separate sorting classification for beginners. Thinking on how to combine animation and code and other interactive issues - In the process of learning algorithms by myself, I often understand the ideas, but I can't understand the codes, and many codes in the text explanations have no comments. Seeing this is a big headache. Therefore, when thinking about App interaction, the code highlighting function is specially designed, which means that each line of code will be highlighted as the animation progresses. In this way, the animation is executing, the code is highlighted, and it looks cool. - Although the animation is easy to understand, it still needs some short explanations, so the "subtitle" function is designed below the animation. Every time the corresponding step is executed, the corresponding explanation will be displayed. - Animation playback and reset, each algorithm page has a playback function, so how to prepare test cases? To simplify the concept of test cases, a "reset" button is designed, which means that the test cases are random. When you want to change a set of data, just click reset.

Screenshots

JSBox4 screens
Algorithms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Algorithms at 4.5 against JSBox's 4.0. Algorithms also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). JSBox's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. JSBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Algorithms sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Algorithms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JSBox has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of JSBox's written reviews are positive against 79% of Algorithms's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSBox ships an update fortnightly, Algorithms every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JSBox versus Algorithms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSBoxAlgorithms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (85 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖 钟森 林

Customer experience

JSBox

All ratings85 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative46.7%

Algorithms

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JSBox

Subscriptions2
  • JSBox Pro$7.991 Year
  • JSBox Pro - Discount$7.991 Year
3 purchases

Algorithms

One-time3
  • Unlock easy problems$2.99
  • Unlock medium & hard problems$3.99
  • Unlock all problems$5.99

Questions

Is JSBox free?
JSBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algorithms free?
Algorithms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JSBox or Algorithms?
Algorithms is rated higher. JSBox averages 4.0 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Algorithms averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do JSBox or Algorithms have ads?
Neither JSBox nor Algorithms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSBox or Algorithms?
JSBox ships an update fortnightly, and Algorithms every 3 weeks. Most recently, JSBox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Algorithms on September 18, 2026.

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