Comparison

Rubyist vs ShipHQ

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

ShipHQ

Features
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Build your apps. Grow your HQ. ShipHQ turns your app business into an evolving office. Connect RevenueCat to follow recurring revenue and paid subscribers, and add Google Analytics to understand traffic. YOUR BUSINESS, IN ONE OFFICE See your connected apps as workstations, check the numbers your sources report, and track your next milestone. Desks level up as your real revenue crosses milestones. A DAILY REASON TO RETURN Review new users and recent changes in your Daily Brief. Earn progress through activity, collect achievements and customize your workspace. UNDERSTAND YOUR NUMBERS Explore revenue charts and traffic, with clear labels when a source has not reported a metric. Choose which business details visitors can see. START AT YOUR OWN PACE Explore a sample office, continue as a guest, or save your HQ with Apple or Google. Maya guides you through the main areas. MEMBERSHIPS ShipHQ is free for up to 2 apps. Optional auto-renewing memberships add room for more apps and include Maya's scheduled AI reports: - Mini: 5 apps, 3 rooms, analytics notes every 3 days - Growth: 10 apps, 5 rooms, daily analytics and 3-day growth reviews - HQ: 25 apps, 8 rooms, deeper reports with the premium model Each is available monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. A membership renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Memberships never change your business metrics. ShipHQ requires your permission to read connected services. It does not change your RevenueCat or Google Analytics configuration. Available metrics depend on your connected sources. Terms of Use (EULA): https://getshiphq.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://getshiphq.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Rubyist4 screens
ShipHQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShipHQ at weekly against Rubyist's every 3 weeks. ShipHQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and ShipHQ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, ShipHQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rubyist versus ShipHQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubyistShipHQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB92 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYRidvan Uyan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rubyist

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
14 purchases

ShipHQ

Subscriptions6
  • Mini Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Growth Monthly$9.991 Month
  • HQ Monthly$19.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Mini Annual$29.991 Year
  • Growth Annual$59.991 Year
  • HQ Annual$119.991 Year
One-time8
  • Zoe · News Manager$2.99
  • Simple pack$2.99
  • Noah · Reviews Manager$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Mid pack$3.99
  • Ada · Market Manager$4.99
  • Leo · Growth Manager$4.99
  • Emre · Community Manager$4.99
  • Premium pack$9.99

Questions

Is Rubyist free?
Rubyist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShipHQ free?
ShipHQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rubyist or ShipHQ have ads?
Neither Rubyist nor ShipHQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rubyist or ShipHQ?
Rubyist ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShipHQ weekly. Most recently, Rubyist was updated on October 25, 2026 and ShipHQ on October 29, 2026.

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