Rubyist vs SQL Sheep
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
SQL Sheep
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With SQL Manager, you can effortlessly create, edit, and delete databases right from your iOS device. No need to be tethered to a computer anymore.Your data is precious. SQL Manager ensures the highest level of security for your databases on your local .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rubyist at Free against SQL Sheep's $0.99. Rubyist also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SQL Sheep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Rubyist is free to download; SQL Sheep costs $0.99 up front. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SQL Sheep asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, SQL Sheep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubyist | SQL Sheep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Ciwei Tech |
In-app purchases
Rubyist
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
SQL Sheep
No in-app purchases
