Comparison

Flet vs Ruflet Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Flet

This app allows developers to instantly preview and test their Python-based Flet applications on iOS devices. It connects to local or hosted Flet apps, enabling real-time UI updates without the need for rebuilding or publishing. This streamlines the development workflow for creating cross-platform applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time preview on iOS
  • Test local or hosted apps
  • Instant UI updates
  • Single Python codebase
  • Cross-platform development
Features
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Flet is an open-source, Python-first framework for building modern applications that run on web, desktop, and mobile devices — all from a single Python codebase. With the Flet mobile app, you can preview and test your Flet projects on iOS by entering a URL to your Flet app running locally or hosted online. Your app is rendered instantly as a native, interactive mobile experience, making iteration fast and easy. Features: • Real-time preview of Flet apps on iOS • Works with local development servers or internet-hosted Flet apps • No need to rebuild or publish to see UI changes Helpful links: • Getting started with mobile testing: https://docs.flet.dev/getting-started/testing-on-mobile/ • Project website: https://flet.dev • Source code: https://github.com/flet-dev/flet

About

Ruflet Explorer

Build native mobile, desktop, and web applications using a Ruby DSL. Leverage Flutter's rendering engine for cross-platform development. Supports server-driven UI and self-contained apps with an embedded Ruby runtime.

Highlights
  • Native app development with Ruby DSL
  • Leverages Flutter's rendering engine
  • Server-driven UI support
  • Self-contained apps with embedded Ruby
  • Integrated services (camera, maps)
  • Seamless Ruby on Rails integration
Features
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Ruflet is a modern Ruby framework that brings native app development into the Ruby ecosystem by leveraging Flutter’s rendering engine as its core runtime. It allows developers to build fully native applications for mobile, desktop, and web using a simple and expressive Ruby DSL. Ruflet supports both server-driven UI (ideal for rapid iteration and Rails integration) and self-contained apps powered by an embedded Ruby runtime, enabling apps to run directly on the device without a backend dependency. With a growing ecosystem of widgets, built-in services (like camera, maps, and more), and seamless integration with Ruby on Rails, Ruflet bridges the gap between backend and frontend development. It gives Ruby developers the ability to ship high-performance, native apps without leaving their familiar environment combining productivity, flexibility, and modern cross-platform capabilities.

Screenshots

Flet3 screens
Ruflet Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flet at 4.8 against Ruflet Explorer's 4.0. Flet also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flet has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flet versus Ruflet Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFletRuflet Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAppveyor Systems Inc.Moussa Ali Adam

In-app purchases

None

Flet

No in-app purchases

None

Ruflet Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flet free?
Flet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruflet Explorer free?
Ruflet Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flet or Ruflet Explorer?
Flet is rated higher. Flet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ruflet Explorer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flet or Ruflet Explorer have ads?
Neither Flet nor Ruflet Explorer shows ads.

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