Rubyist vs ScriptWidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ScriptWidget
Design custom widgets for iOS and macOS using JavaScript and a JSX-style syntax. This tool offers instant previews and multi-platform support without complex setup or external libraries. It's ideal for developers and creators who want to build personalized, lightweight widgets quickly and securely.
- JSX-style scripting
- Instant preview
- iOS and macOS support
- Lightweight and flexible
- Safe and secure local execution
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ScriptWidget - Create Widgets with JavaScript ScriptWidget makes it easy to build beautiful, custom widgets for iOS and macOS — all with JavaScript and a simple, intuitive JSX-style syntax. Start with a template, then write, preview, and refine your widgets in minutes. # Key Features: - JSX-Style Scripting: Quickly create widgets with familiar JSX-like syntax, making layouts easy and clear. - Instant Preview: See your changes live as you code. - Multi-Platform Support: Build for both iOS and macOS with a single script. - Lightweight and Flexible: No need for heavy frameworks or external libraries. - Safe and Secure: Widgets run locally. Network and AI requests are used only for features you configure or permit. # Who is ScriptWidget for? - Developers who want to customize their home screen. - Creators who love coding lightweight tools. - Anyone looking for a fast and fun way to build personal widgets. Get started today and bring your ideas to life — one script at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: ScriptWidget at free against Rubyist's free with in-app purchases. Rubyist's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ScriptWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rubyist against 4.5 for ScriptWidget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Rubyist's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScriptWidget's.
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, ScriptWidget monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubyist | ScriptWidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (96 ratings) — better | 4.5 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 69.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 96 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 峰 朱 |
Customer experience
Rubyist
ScriptWidget
In-app purchases
Rubyist
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
ScriptWidget
- Buy me a coffee$0.99








