Comparison

Kotlin Programming Compiler vs Console for MATLAB programming

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

Head to head
About

Kotlin Programming Compiler

Write and execute Kotlin code directly on your mobile device. This app is designed for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. It allows you to compile, run, and share your Kotlin files.

Highlights
  • Compile and run Kotlin programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for easy input
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Open, save, import, and share files
Features
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Write Kotlin code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Kotlin is a cross-platform, statically typed, general-purpose programming language with type inference. Kotlin is designed to interoperate fully with Java, and the JVM version of its standard library depends on the Java Class Library, but type inference allows its syntax to be more concise. Kotlin mainly targets the JVM, but also compiles to JavaScript or native code (via LLVM). Kotlin is sponsored by JetBrains and Google through the Kotlin Foundation. 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 Kotlin 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.

About

Console for MATLAB programming

This app provides a MATLAB interpreter for iOS devices, allowing users to run code and create interactive plots entirely on-device. It's ideal for students and learners who need a functional MATLAB environment without cloud reliance.

Highlights
  • On-device MATLAB computation
  • Interactive 2D/3D plots
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Offline document access
  • MATLAB function support
  • Plot configuration without coding
Features
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Console allows you to run MATLAB code on iOS devices. It comes with a MATLAB interpreter that supports functions frequently used by college students or learners. Individuals who do not need specialised functions should find this app a valuable tool. Console is powered by the same MATLAB interpreter of our flagship app, SIMO. Before purchasing SIMO, you should download Console to see if this interpreter is adequate for your work. We continue to expand its capability by supporting more functions and language syntax in future updates. While other similar apps perform computation on the cloud, Console executes MATLAB code using the on-board silicon. Internet connection is not required — even the documents are offline accessible within the app. Being able to use the app without internet connectivity is a great benefit for users with non-cellular iPads. Another great benefit is that plots are interactive and responsive since they are rendered in real-time by the on-board GPU. Console has 4 key components: 1. Console Input, where you input MATLAB statements. It supports - Line numbering - Syntax highlighting for MATLAB keywords and built-in functions. - Auto-indent. 2. Console Output, where the results are displayed. It supports - Full-text search - Variable view height to fit the contents. 3. Figure, where 2D or 3D plots are displayed. It supports - Multi-touch gestures for zoom, pan, and rotate (3D plots). - Attributes (such as axis labels, ticks, limits, line colour) can be configured using the built-in tool. No coding is required. - Sharing plots as images with third party apps. - Saving plots. 4. Documents, which contains the full set of SIMO documents accessible offline. - MATLAB functions. - Tutorials on MATLAB language basics. - Searchable by document title and contents.

Screenshots

Kotlin Programming Compiler4 screens
Console for MATLAB programming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Console for MATLAB programming at none against Kotlin Programming Compiler's 1. Console for MATLAB programming also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Kotlin Programming Compiler's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Kotlin Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Console for MATLAB programming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kotlin Programming Compiler against 4.6 for Console for MATLAB programming. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Kotlin Programming Compiler's written reviews are positive against 80% of Console for MATLAB programming's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kotlin Programming Compiler ships an update every 2 months, Console for MATLAB programming fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kotlin Programming Compiler versus Console for MATLAB programming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKotlin Programming CompilerConsole for MATLAB programming
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings713 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaNumerical Co.

Customer experience

Kotlin Programming Compiler

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Console for MATLAB programming

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kotlin Programming Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

Console for MATLAB programming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kotlin Programming Compiler free?
Kotlin Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Console for MATLAB programming free?
Console for MATLAB programming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kotlin Programming Compiler or Console for MATLAB programming?
Console for MATLAB programming is rated higher. Kotlin Programming Compiler averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Console for MATLAB programming averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Kotlin Programming Compiler or Console for MATLAB programming have ads?
Kotlin Programming Compiler shows ads; Console for MATLAB programming does not.
Which is updated more often, Kotlin Programming Compiler or Console for MATLAB programming?
Kotlin Programming Compiler ships an update every 2 months, and Console for MATLAB programming fortnightly. Most recently, Kotlin Programming Compiler was updated on September 25, 2026 and Console for MATLAB programming on September 8, 2026.

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