# C Shell vs QuackBASIC

C Shell and QuackBASIC both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of C Shell's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuackBASIC's. C Shell also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (63 vs 7). QuackBASIC's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and QuackBASIC 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 — 4.5 for C Shell against 4.4 for QuackBASIC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C Shell has 63 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of C Shell's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuackBASIC's.

C Shell ships an update every 3 months, QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C Shell | QuackBASIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackbasic-code-in-basic/id6739161698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 151 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### C Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913)

Compile and run C language code directly on your mobile device. This tool integrates Python and Lua, and supports many basic Linux commands for a comprehensive development environment.

**Highlights:** C language compilation, Python and Lua integration, Linux command execution, Code highlighting, Split-screen display, Console input/output, Customizable themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |
| Permanently unlock advanced | $12.99 | one-time |


### QuackBASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackbasic-code-in-basic/id6739161698)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn and code in BASIC programming with a user-friendly interpreter. Write, execute, and debug programs on your device, with full language support and preloaded examples. Relive the charm of classic programming with a retro design.

**Highlights:** Write and execute BASIC code, Full language support, Interactive library with explanations, Preloaded example programs, Retro-inspired design, Save and load projects, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C Shell free?

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

### Is QuackBASIC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C Shell or QuackBASIC?

C Shell is rated higher. C Shell averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while QuackBASIC averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do C Shell or QuackBASIC have ads?

QuackBASIC shows ads; C Shell does not.

### Which is updated more often, C Shell or QuackBASIC?

C Shell ships an update every 3 months, and QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. Most recently, C Shell was updated on September 23, 2026 and QuackBASIC on September 10, 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.*