Rubyist vs Base64 Image Converter
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
Base64 Image Converter
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Turn any image into Base64 in a blink, and any Base64 back into an image. Built for web and app developers who need it to just work. ENCODE IN ONE STEP • Drop, paste, pick from Photos or Files, or snap a photo • Get raw Base64 or a ready-to-paste data URI instantly • See format, pixel size, file size and Base64 size at a glance • Copy with one tap, or have it copied automatically DECODE ANYTHING • Paste raw Base64, a data URI, a whole CSS rule, an img tag or a JSON value; the payload is found automatically • Line breaks, quotes, URL-safe characters and missing padding are all handled • Preview PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, SVG and PDF • Save to Photos or Files, share, or copy the image HISTORY • Every image you encode is saved, so you can copy it again later • Search, rename and delete; your images from version 1 are kept PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything happens on your device. No uploads, no account, works offline. BASE64 PRO: ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Optimize: resize, compress, convert to JPEG, HEIC or AVIF and strip location data, often 80% smaller • Ready-to-paste code: CSS, HTML, Markdown, JSON, URL-safe and 76-column output • Batch convert many images into one JSON or CSS file • Any file: PDFs, fonts, SVGs and more • Shortcuts actions on iPhone and iPad; menu bar helper and Services on Mac • Family Sharing included Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Small, fast and dependable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Base64 Image Converter at none against Rubyist's 3. Base64 Image Converter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Rubyist's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Base64 Image Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, Base64 Image Converter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubyist | Base64 Image Converter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (93 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Marcin Slusarek |
In-app purchases
Rubyist
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Base64 Image Converter
No in-app purchases
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