# OCaml vs CraftOS

The clearest difference is monetization model: CraftOS at free against OCaml's free with in-app purchases. CraftOS also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OCaml's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OCaml sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OCaml against 4.8 for CraftOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of OCaml's written reviews are positive against 88% of CraftOS's.

OCaml ships an update monthly, CraftOS every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OCaml | CraftOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocaml-learn-and-code/id1547506826/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groupe MINASTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378426984) | [Jack Bruienne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542538425) |

## What reviewers say

### OCaml

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocaml-learn-and-code/id1547506826)

Learn and practice OCaml programming with an integrated editor and interactive top-level interpreter. This app provides offline functionality and step-by-step learning modules for variables, conditions, and loops, with new content added regularly.

**Highlights:** Integrated OCaml editor, Interactive top-level interpreter, Offline code execution, Step-by-step learning chapters, Customizable editor settings, Save and open .ml files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation 3 | $4.99 | one-time |


### CraftOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014)

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

**Highlights:** Lua 5.2+ scripting environment, 16-color text-based terminal, Virtual filesystem, Built-in shell, Extensive APIs, Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs, Exclusive graphics mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plugin Collection 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OCaml free?

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

### Is CraftOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OCaml or CraftOS?

CraftOS is rated higher. OCaml averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CraftOS averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do OCaml or CraftOS have ads?

Neither OCaml nor CraftOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OCaml or CraftOS?

OCaml ships an update monthly, and CraftOS every 4 months. Most recently, OCaml was updated on November 3, 2026 and CraftOS on November 3, 2026.

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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.*