C Shell vs CodeViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
C Shell
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.
- C language compilation
- Python and Lua integration
- Linux command execution
- Code highlighting
- Split-screen display
- Console input/output
- Customizable themes and fonts
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A software development tool for compiling and running C language on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html
CodeViewer
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CodeViewer is a fast, lightweight code viewer for iPhone and iPad. Free: Import and view up to 30 code files. Upgrade to Pro: Unlock unlimited file imports. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans available. Go to Settings → View Plans to purchase or restore previous purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
C Shell and CodeViewer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and CodeViewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | C Shell | CodeViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd. | 江林 任 |
In-app purchases
C Shell
- C Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
- Permanently unlock advanced$12.99
CodeViewer
- CodeViewer Monthly$1.991 Month
- CodeViewer Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$9.99









