# C Shell vs CodeViewer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | C Shell | CodeViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) | [江林 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891135116) |

## 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 |


### CodeViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codeviewer-code-reader/id6762000224)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CodeViewer Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CodeViewer Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C Shell free?

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

### Is CodeViewer free?

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

### Do C Shell or CodeViewer have ads?

Neither C Shell nor CodeViewer shows ads.

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