# Code vs Rubyist

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code | Rubyist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950/reviews) | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arjun Komath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388042509) | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) |

## What reviewers say

### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-compile-and-run-program/id1515506950)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $4.99 | 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 Code free?

Code costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rubyist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Code or Rubyist?

Rubyist is rated higher. Code averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Rubyist averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.

### Do Code or Rubyist have ads?

Neither Code nor Rubyist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code or Rubyist?

Code ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rubyist every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code was updated on October 14, 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.*