# CPU Simulator vs Compile+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CPU Simulator at 50% against Compile+'s 25%. Compile+'s advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Compile+ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of CPU Simulator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Compile+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPU Simulator | Compile+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-simulator/id1544486809/reviews) | **[3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compile-plus-all-in-1-compiler/id1554766278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Palombo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544486811) | [OnePercent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536020418) |

## What reviewers say

### CPU Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpu-simulator/id1544486809)

This app simulates a computer's CPU, illustrating the fetch-decode-execute cycle and register changes. It includes an IDE for assembly code development and allows users to save and share simulations.

**Highlights:** Fetch-decode-execute cycle visualization, Interactive CPU component tracking, Assembly code IDE, Machine code view, Adjustable run speed and number base, Document-based simulations, Save and share simulations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compile+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compile-plus-all-in-1-compiler/id1554766278)

This advanced mobile IDE allows you to compile and write code in numerous popular programming languages. It features a user-friendly interface with syntax highlighting and code beautification tools. The application is completely free and ad-free, supporting all major platforms.

**Highlights:** Compile code in multiple languages, Syntax highlighting, Code beautification, Save programs, Customizable GUI, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPU Simulator free?

CPU Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compile+ free?

Compile+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CPU Simulator or Compile+?

Compile+ is rated higher. CPU Simulator averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Compile+ averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do CPU Simulator or Compile+ have ads?

Neither CPU Simulator nor Compile+ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*