Comparison

C Notebook vs Shader Playground

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

C Notebook

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
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This is a notebook that integrates code and note functions. At present, the notebook supports C language writing and local debugging and running, and a series of excellent debugging methods are specially designed for the notebook: for example, during the running process, you can see the value of the variable at any time, and you can also change it at runtime The value of the variable, and even you can display the change trend of the variable value as a graph, which allows you to use C language to quickly simulate the classic probability theory experiment, and witness the convergence process of the variable value with your own eyes, which is much clearer than using text to output the variable value . If you encounter a bug, you don't need to set any breakpoints, you can directly execute the code line by line at a slow speed, and combine real-time variable values and variable trend charts to analyze what is different from what you imagined. Of course, the code editor won't let you down either. Supports syntax highlighting, syntax hints and very smart auto-completion and code formatting. Although the code is embedded in the note, you can still complete a piece of code by abbreviating very easily. The notes support the Markdown format. If you are a Markdown expert, you should be able to edit beautiful layouts very easily, and if you are a novice, you can also write notes elegantly. iPad, iPhone and Mac can be seamlessly connected through the cloud synchronization function, and you can view, edit and run your code anywhere. Of course, if you encounter any problems or any suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Our email is feedback@forgetive.org, welcome and adopt your opinions at any time! ------ In-App Subscription Information ------- C Notebook Premium (Auto-Renew Subscription) When purchasing a subscription, if you log in to the online account in the app, the subscription will be bound to the online account, and you can use the online function benefits of the subscription. If you did not log in to the in-app account when purchasing, you can only use the local functions of the subscription benefits. You can register or log in to the in-app account at any time during the subscription validity period, and the App will ask you whether to bind the subscription to the account. Payment will be debited from your iTunes account immediately after confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. If you start a free trial, you need to cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period, otherwise the system will automatically charge you after the trial period ends. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. After canceling your subscription, your subscription remains active until the end of the current subscription period. No refunds will be given for current subscriptions when auto-renew is disabled. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shader Playground

Features
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Shader Playground is a powerful real-time shader editor built for iPhone and iPad. Write Metal fragment shaders, see results instantly at 60 FPS, and export your creations as images or videos. REAL-TIME PREVIEW Write code and watch your shader come alive instantly. The live preview renders at 60 FPS with full support for standard uniforms: iTime, iResolution, iMouse, and iFrame. SHADER EDITOR WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING A dedicated code editor with Metal Shading Language syntax highlighting, monospace font, and smart keyboard tools — designed for comfortable coding on mobile. BUILT-IN SHADER LIBRARY Get started immediately with 10 ready-to-use shaders including plasma, Mandelbrot fractals, raymarched 3D scenes, Voronoi patterns, ocean waves, and more. Learn by exploring and modifying working examples. MULTI-PASS RENDERING Build complex effects with up to four buffer passes. Chain textures between passes to create feedback loops, blur effects, and advanced post-processing pipelines. TOUCH INPUT Map touch and drag gestures directly to shader uniforms. Create interactive visual experiences that respond to your fingertips. SAVE & LOAD PROJECTS Save your shaders locally and pick up where you left off. Build your personal library of custom effects. EXPORT Capture the perfect frame as a PNG image or render smooth MP4 videos at custom resolution, duration, and frame rate. Save directly to your Camera Roll or share anywhere. Whether you're a graphics programmer, creative coder, student learning GPU programming, or a visual artist exploring generative art — Shader Playground gives you a complete Metal shader development environment in your pocket. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

C Notebook4 screens
Shader Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shader Playground at none against C Notebook's 1. C Notebook's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and device support (5 vs 2). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

C Notebook costs $0.99 and Shader Playground $2.99 up front. C Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Shader Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
C Notebook versus Shader Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC NotebookShader Playground
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer铖 邢Heng Jia Liang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

C Notebook

Subscriptions1
  • C Notebook Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

Shader Playground

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C Notebook free?
C Notebook costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shader Playground free?
Shader Playground costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do C Notebook or Shader Playground have ads?
Neither C Notebook nor Shader Playground shows ads.

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