Comparison

C++ IDE Fresh Edition vs CGPlus

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

Head to head
About

C++ IDE Fresh Edition

This application aids in learning C/C++ programming with highlighted grammar and runnable code examples. It integrates learning, coding, compiling, and sharing functionalities for an efficient and user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Grammar highlighting
  • Runnable code examples
  • Integrated compiler
  • Code sharing
  • Learning materials
Features
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* * * * * Grammar highlights the learning materials to make learning easier. * * * * * Directly run code examples make it easier for you to test. * * * * * Rich and practical functions make it easier for you to use. This is our C/C++ learning application. Set learning, coding, compiling, sharing code in one. Efficient learning, happy test, easy operation. Everything is in the mastery... Come and try it!!!!!!!

About

CGPlus

This application serves as an offline compiler for C++ code, specifically designed for graphics programming. It enables users to write and compile applications that utilize OpenGLES and Metal graphics APIs.

Highlights
  • Offline C++ compilation
  • Graphics programming focus
  • OpenGLES support
  • Metal API support
  • Mobile development tool
Features
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An offline C++ compiler focus on graphics programming, supports writing OpenGLES and Metal.

Screenshots

C++ IDE Fresh Edition4 screens
CGPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: C++ IDE Fresh Edition at 4.5 against CGPlus's 3.7. C++ IDE Fresh Edition also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and ratings volume (63 vs 3). CGPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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++ IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CGPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

C++ IDE Fresh Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ IDE Fresh Edition has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of C++ IDE Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 67% of CGPlus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C++ IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 3 months, CGPlus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
C++ IDE Fresh Edition versus CGPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC++ IDE Fresh EditionCGPlus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄雄龙 许

Customer experience

C++ IDE Fresh Edition

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative3.6%

CGPlus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

C++ IDE Fresh Edition

One-time1
  • Convenient functions$2.99
None

CGPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C++ IDE Fresh Edition free?
C++ IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CGPlus free?
CGPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C++ IDE Fresh Edition or CGPlus?
C++ IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. C++ IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while CGPlus averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do C++ IDE Fresh Edition or CGPlus have ads?
Neither C++ IDE Fresh Edition nor CGPlus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C++ IDE Fresh Edition or CGPlus?
C++ IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 3 months, and CGPlus every 5 days. Most recently, C++ IDE Fresh Edition was updated on September 27, 2026 and CGPlus on September 9, 2026.

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