Console for MATLAB programming vs SubsetJuliaVM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Console for MATLAB programming
This app provides a MATLAB interpreter for iOS devices, allowing users to run code and create interactive plots entirely on-device. It's ideal for students and learners who need a functional MATLAB environment without cloud reliance.
- On-device MATLAB computation
- Interactive 2D/3D plots
- Syntax highlighting
- Offline document access
- MATLAB function support
- Plot configuration without coding
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Console allows you to run MATLAB code on iOS devices. It comes with a MATLAB interpreter that supports functions frequently used by college students or learners. Individuals who do not need specialised functions should find this app a valuable tool. Console is powered by the same MATLAB interpreter of our flagship app, SIMO. Before purchasing SIMO, you should download Console to see if this interpreter is adequate for your work. We continue to expand its capability by supporting more functions and language syntax in future updates. While other similar apps perform computation on the cloud, Console executes MATLAB code using the on-board silicon. Internet connection is not required — even the documents are offline accessible within the app. Being able to use the app without internet connectivity is a great benefit for users with non-cellular iPads. Another great benefit is that plots are interactive and responsive since they are rendered in real-time by the on-board GPU. Console has 4 key components: 1. Console Input, where you input MATLAB statements. It supports - Line numbering - Syntax highlighting for MATLAB keywords and built-in functions. - Auto-indent. 2. Console Output, where the results are displayed. It supports - Full-text search - Variable view height to fit the contents. 3. Figure, where 2D or 3D plots are displayed. It supports - Multi-touch gestures for zoom, pan, and rotate (3D plots). - Attributes (such as axis labels, ticks, limits, line colour) can be configured using the built-in tool. No coding is required. - Sharing plots as images with third party apps. - Saving plots. 4. Documents, which contains the full set of SIMO documents accessible offline. - MATLAB functions. - Tutorials on MATLAB language basics. - Searchable by document title and contents.
SubsetJuliaVM
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SubsetJuliaVM is an offline runtime for running Subset Julia programs on iOS and iPadOS. • Run code locally on-device (no code is downloaded from the network) • Built-in samples to learn and experiment quickly • Designed for education, demos, and lightweight scripting Notes SubsetJuliaVM is an experimental virtual machine that executes a carefully designed subset of the Julia language on iPhone and iPads. This app is intended for developers, researchers, and advanced users who are interested in programming language design, virtual machines, and cross-platform execution. Key features Execute a subset of Julia in a lightweight VM environment Designed for experimentation, education, and research Built with a focus on clarity and extensibility rather than mass-market polish Important notes This is not a full Julia implementation Performance and compatibility may vary depending on the device The app is actively developed and may change over time Why is this app paid? SubsetJuliaVM is a specialized tool, not an advertisement-driven product. Your purchase directly supports continued development, maintenance, and future improvements. If you are curious about how programming languages work under the hood, this app is for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Console for MATLAB programming at Free against SubsetJuliaVM's $7.99. Console for MATLAB programming also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). SubsetJuliaVM's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On 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
Console for MATLAB programming is free to download; SubsetJuliaVM costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Console for MATLAB programming ships an update fortnightly, SubsetJuliaVM daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Console for MATLAB programming | SubsetJuliaVM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Numerical Co. | Satoshi Terasaki |
In-app purchases
Console for MATLAB programming
No in-app purchases
SubsetJuliaVM
No in-app purchases
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