# JellyCuts vs Rubyist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rubyist at 83% against JellyCuts's 33%. Rubyist also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6). JellyCuts's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JellyCuts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of JellyCuts's written reviews are positive against 83% of Rubyist's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JellyCuts | Rubyist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellycuts/id1522625245/reviews) | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyground Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001723930) | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) |

## What reviewers say

### JellyCuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellycuts/id1522625245)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #207 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a powerful script wizard for your iPhone or iPad, enabling advanced automation and custom actions beyond the standard shortcuts app. It offers a streamlined coding experience with functions, macros, and direct access to iOS features, making complex tasks simple and fun.

**Highlights:** Functions, macros, and magic actions, Direct access to iOS features, Jelly Language with auto-completion, Integration with popular third-party apps, Script gallery for inspiration, iCloud Drive sync across devices, JSON Dictionary Builder and Icon Creator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Standart | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Flower Hat Jellyfish Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Jellyfish Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Atolla Jellyfish Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atolla Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Jellyfish Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cauliflower Jellyfish Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lion’s Mane Pro Unlock | $19.99 | 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 JellyCuts free?

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

### Is Rubyist free?

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

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

Rubyist is rated higher. JellyCuts averages 3.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Rubyist averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.

### Do JellyCuts or Rubyist have ads?

Neither JellyCuts nor Rubyist shows ads.

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

JellyCuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rubyist every 3 weeks. Most recently, JellyCuts was updated on September 21, 2026 and Rubyist on September 24, 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.*