Rubyist vs Harbor Connect
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
Harbor Connect
Manage smart lockers from your iPhone. Discover nearby lockers, set them up, and view event logs. Access detailed instructions and support online.
- Manage Harbor enabled smart lockers
- Discover nearby locker locations
- Setup locker configurations
- View locker event logs
- Access online instructions and support
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Harbor connect gives you the flexibility to use your iPhone to manage Harbor enabled smart lockers. Discover nearby locker, manage setup, and event logs all from your device. For instructions on installing, testing, and support visit: Harborlockers.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harbor Connect at none against Rubyist's 3. Harbor Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Rubyist's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Harbor Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Harbor Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubyist has 93 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Rubyist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Harbor Connect's.
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, Harbor Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubyist | Harbor Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (93 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Luxer One |
Customer experience
Rubyist
Harbor Connect
In-app purchases
Rubyist
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Harbor Connect
No in-app purchases
