# Rubyist vs Caliope

The clearest difference is device support: Caliope at 6 against Rubyist's 2. Rubyist's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rubyist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Caliope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubyist | Caliope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **96** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) | [David Villalobos Cambronero](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778513085) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubyist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubyist-ruby-scripting/id1539089868)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Caliope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caliope-sql-client/id6779292872)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calíope Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| 60-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Calíope Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rubyist free?

Rubyist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caliope free?

Caliope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Rubyist or Caliope have ads?

Neither Rubyist nor Caliope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rubyist or Caliope?

Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caliope every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rubyist was updated on October 25, 2026 and Caliope on October 25, 2026.

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