Go Programming Compiler vs Ebitengine Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go Programming Compiler
Learn and test Go programming code directly on your mobile device. Features include a custom keyboard, syntax highlighting, and the ability to compile and run programs with detailed error output.
- Compile and run Go programs
- View program output and errors
- Custom keyboard for Go characters
- Syntax highlighting code editor
- Open, save, import, and share Go files
- Language reference included
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Write Go code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Go (incorrectly known as Golang) is a statically typed, compiled programming language designed at Google. Go is syntactically similar to C, but with memory safety, garbage collection, structural typing and CSP-style concurrency. 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 Go files. Supports File Sharing with iTunes Connect, AIrDrop and iCloud. - Language reference 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.
Ebitengine Reference
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Ebitengine Guide is the essential reference app for developers building 2D games with Ebitengine and Go. Whether you're just getting started or deep into shaders and sprite animation, everything you need is right here — no internet required. WHAT'S INSIDE • Complete reference for Ebitengine v2 APIs • 50+ real, copy-paste-ready code examples • 8 topics covering the full Ebitengine surface area • Quick Reference section for the most common patterns • Instant full-text search across all topics • Works fully offline — study and build anywhere TOPICS COVERED Getting Started · Game Loop · Drawing · Input · Audio · Images & Sprites · Geometry & Math · Shaders (Kage) PERFECT FOR • Go developers getting into game development • Ebitengine developers who want a fast offline reference • Game jam participants who need docs without a browser • Students learning 2D game development with Go Ebitengine is one of the most elegant 2D game engines available — simple, performant, and written entirely in Go. This app puts its full API in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ebitengine Reference at none against Go Programming Compiler's 1. Ebitengine Reference also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Go Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ebitengine Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Go Programming Compiler | Ebitengine Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketan Appa | Volodymyr Garnovskyi |
In-app purchases
Go Programming Compiler
- Upgrade$2.99
Ebitengine Reference
No in-app purchases
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