# C Notebook vs C++ Shell

The clearest difference is price: C++ Shell at Free against C Notebook's $0.99. C++ Shell also leads on ratings volume (229 vs 1) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). C Notebook's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

C++ Shell is free to download; C Notebook costs $0.99 up front. C Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C Notebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ Shell has 229 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of C Notebook's written reviews are positive against 58% of C++ Shell's.

C Notebook ships an update fortnightly, C++ Shell every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | C Notebook | C++ Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-notebook/id1621919001/reviews)** | [4.2 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 32 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [铖 邢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497880786) | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) |

## What reviewers say

### C Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-notebook/id1621919001)

This application allows users to write, debug, and run C code directly within a note-taking interface. It offers advanced debugging tools like real-time variable monitoring, trend charting, and line-by-line execution. Notes support Markdown formatting, and cloud synchronization enables seamless access across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** C language coding and local debugging, Real-time variable value monitoring and modification, Variable trend charts, Line-by-line code execution, Syntax highlighting and auto-completion, Markdown note support, Cloud synchronization across devices

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C Notebook Premium | $0.99 | per month |


### C++ Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

**Highlights:** C++ code compilation and execution, Linux command-line interface, Integrated Python and Lua, Code highlighting, Split-screen display, Customizable themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C++ Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C Notebook free?

C Notebook costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is C++ Shell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C Notebook or C++ Shell?

C Notebook is rated higher. C Notebook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while C++ Shell averages 4.2 from 229 ratings.

### Do C Notebook or C++ Shell have ads?

Neither C Notebook nor C++ Shell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C Notebook or C++ Shell?

C Notebook ships an update fortnightly, and C++ Shell every 2 months. Most recently, C Notebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and C++ Shell on September 26, 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.*