Comparison

Rubyist vs Base64 Image Converter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Base64 Image Converter

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Rubyist4 screens
Base64 Image Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Base64 Image Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, Base64 Image Converter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rubyist versus Base64 Image Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubyistBase64 Image Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYMarcin Slusarek

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rubyist

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Base64 Image Converter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubyist free?
Rubyist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Base64 Image Converter free?
Base64 Image Converter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rubyist or Base64 Image Converter have ads?
Neither Rubyist nor Base64 Image Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubyist or Base64 Image Converter?
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Base64 Image Converter weekly. Most recently, Rubyist was updated on October 22, 2026 and Base64 Image Converter on October 10, 2026.

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