Code vs Rubyist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code
This app provides a unified environment for coding, compiling, and executing programs directly on your iOS device. It supports numerous programming languages and offers real-time cloud synchronization for seamless workflow across devices. Customize your workspace for a personalized coding experience.
- Unified development environment
- Supports over 15 programming languages
- Code, compile, and execute programs
- Real-time cloud sync
- Customizable workspace themes and keyboard modes
- No setup or configuration required
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A coding experience custom tailored for iOS that is useful for learning, experimenting and fast prototyping. No downloads, no configs, no setups required, just login and you’re ready to start writing code. Supported programming languages C, C++, Clojure, Crystal, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Lua, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Swift, TypeScript Unified development Environment All-in-one platform that lets you code, compile and execute Customize your setup Make your workspace feel just like home with your desired theme and keyboard mode Real-time Cloud Sync All your files are seamlessly synced across your devices Contact Support -> code+support@techulus.com Privacy and Security Privacy Policy - https://code.techulus.com/privacypolicy/ Terms and Conditions - https://code.techulus.com/terms/ If you have any questions or suggestions about Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at code@techulus.com.
Rubyist
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.
- 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
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Rubyist allows you to run Ruby code on your iPhone and iPad using the MRuby VM. Run code directly in the app or via the Shortcuts app or Siri commands. Features: - Run Ruby code directly on your device - Built-in documentation viewer - Editor with ruby syntax highlighting - Code Autocomplete - Run Ruby directly in Shortcuts - Build your own Siri commands in Ruby. - Display native alerts and inputs using exclusive APIs - Make http requests from your code. - Write and read your clipboard from code
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rubyist at Free against Code's $3.99. Rubyist also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (93 vs 14). Code's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Rubyist is free to download; Code costs $3.99 up front. Code sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rubyist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubyist has 93 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Code's written reviews are positive against 83% of Rubyist's.
Code ships an update every 6 weeks, Rubyist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code | Rubyist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (93 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 93 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #106 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arjun Komath | TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
Customer experience
Code
Rubyist
In-app purchases
Code
- 1,000 Credits$0.99
- 5,000 Credits$2.99
- 10,000 Credits$4.99
Rubyist
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
