# Perl IDE Fresh Edition vs Rubyist

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rubyist at every 3 weeks against Perl IDE Fresh Edition's every 8 months. Rubyist also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 18). Perl IDE Fresh Edition's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perl IDE Fresh Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perl IDE Fresh Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubyist has 93 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Perl IDE Fresh Edition's written reviews are positive against 83% of Rubyist's.

Perl IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 8 months, Rubyist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perl IDE Fresh Edition | Rubyist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perl-ide-fresh-edition/id1397407758/reviews)** | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) |

## What reviewers say

### Perl IDE Fresh Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perl-ide-fresh-edition/id1397407758)

This application simplifies learning and coding for Perl. It offers grammar highlighting, direct code execution for testing, and practical functions for efficient use. The app integrates learning, coding, compiling, and sharing into a single, user-friendly platform.

**Highlights:** Grammar highlighting, Direct code execution, Code compilation, Code sharing, Integrated learning environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Convenient functions | $2.99 | one-time |


### Rubyist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868)

Execute and automate Ruby scripts directly on your iPhone and iPad. This app utilizes the MRuby VM to run code, integrate with Shortcuts and Siri, and offers a robust editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete.

**Highlights:** Run Ruby code on device, Editor with syntax highlighting, Code autocomplete, Shortcuts app integration, Siri command creation, Native alerts and inputs, HTTP requests, Clipboard access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perl IDE Fresh Edition free?

Perl IDE Fresh Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rubyist free?

Rubyist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Perl IDE Fresh Edition or Rubyist?

Perl IDE Fresh Edition is rated higher. Perl IDE Fresh Edition averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Rubyist averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.

### Do Perl IDE Fresh Edition or Rubyist have ads?

Neither Perl IDE Fresh Edition nor Rubyist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perl IDE Fresh Edition or Rubyist?

Perl IDE Fresh Edition ships an update every 8 months, and Rubyist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Perl IDE Fresh Edition was updated on September 26, 2026 and Rubyist on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*