Comparison

C/C++ Offline compiler vs gcc

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

Head to head

C/C++ Offline compiler

c development tools

Free

📚 Education

★ 3.65 ratingsView app →

gcc

Tools for the computer geek

Free

📚 Education

★ 4.01 ratingsView app →

About

C/C++ Offline compiler

This application provides an integrated development environment for C/C++ programming, allowing users to compile and run code offline. It supports multiple file imports, standard input/output functions, and code formatting tools for a convenient mobile coding experience.

Highlights

Offline C/C++ compilation
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Multiple file import support
Standard scanf/printf functions
Command line operation
One-click code formatting
Rich theme display

Features

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The c/c++ compiler integrates the c language IDE and offline compilation environment Support offline compilation of C projects Support multiple file import, Support scanf, printf and other functions, Support command line operation Support ClangFormat one-click formatting code In addition, there are online compilers for c, c++, c#, objective-c, and F# for your reference and study, to help novices who want to learn the c language and its extensions to get started quickly. Powerful code editing function, prompt function, rich theme display, help you enjoy a fun coding experience on your phone

About

gcc

Practice computer programming languages like C, C++, Fortran, and Modula-2. This tool is ideal for computer science students and high schoolers exploring software engineering. Easily reset the app if your code encounters errors.

Highlights

Practice C, C++, Fortran, Modula-2
Includes GCC versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0
Code testing functionality
App reset feature
Suitable for students

Features

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This app allows you to practice some computer languages from the gcc suite. Versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0 are included with the following languages: c, c++, Fortran, and Modula-2. Test your code ... if something goes wrong, just reset the app! It is a good tool for students in computer science programs and high school students to realize whether they are attracted to the field of software engineering.

Screenshots

C/C++ Offline compiler3 screens

gcc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: gcc at 100% against C/C++ Offline compiler's 33%. gcc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). C/C++ Offline compiler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. C/C++ Offline compiler sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. gcc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

gcc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C/C++ Offline compiler has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of C/C++ Offline compiler's written reviews are positive against 100% of gcc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++ Offline compiler ships an update every 2 weeks, gcc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level

C/C++ Offline compiler versus gcc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	C/C++ Offline compiler	gcc
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.6 (5 ratings)	4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	5 — better	1
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 7 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.5
Further details — not scored
Size	366 MB	364 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	凌云蔡	Luis Acevedo-Arreguin

Customer experience

C/C++ Offline compiler

All ratings5 ratings

Positive60.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative40.0%

Written reviews3 reviews

Positive33.3%

Neutral0.0%

Negative66.7%

gcc

All ratings1 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

Written reviews1 reviews

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

C/C++ Offline compiler

One-time4

一个月会员$0.99
一年会员$2.99
永久vip$3.99

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One year vip$9.99

None

gcc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C/C++ Offline compiler free?

C/C++ Offline compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is gcc free?

gcc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, C/C++ Offline compiler or gcc?

gcc is rated higher. C/C++ Offline compiler averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while gcc averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

Do C/C++ Offline compiler or gcc have ads?

Neither C/C++ Offline compiler nor gcc shows ads.

Which is updated more often, C/C++ Offline compiler or gcc?

C/C++ Offline compiler ships an update every 2 weeks, and gcc every 7 months. Most recently, C/C++ Offline compiler was updated on October 2, 2026 and gcc on October 1, 2026.