Comparison

CGPlus vs GLview Pro

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

Head to head
About

CGPlus

This application serves as an offline compiler for C++ code, specifically designed for graphics programming. It enables users to write and compile applications that utilize OpenGLES and Metal graphics APIs.

Highlights
  • Offline C++ compilation
  • Graphics programming focus
  • OpenGLES support
  • Metal API support
  • Mobile development tool
Features
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An offline C++ compiler focus on graphics programming, supports writing OpenGLES and Metal.

About

GLview Pro

Explore detailed graphics hardware information, including OpenGL and Metal capabilities. This universal app provides comprehensive device insights and a renderer database, with an option to upgrade for ad-free experience and database contribution.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive device insights
  • Detailed OpenGL capabilities
  • Metal version and capabilities
  • Extensive renderer database
  • Interface testing for OpenGL
  • Ad-free and tracking-free experience (Pro)
Features
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Explore the graphics capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with GLview Pro, the latest evolution of OpenGL Extensions Viewer, developed since 2005. Built with SwiftUI as a universal app, GLview Pro provides detailed information about your device, graphics APIs, and display capabilities in a clear, responsive interface. KEY FEATURES Device and Display Information View device and operating-system details, memory usage, display modes, refresh rates, and HDR properties such as minimum, maximum, and full-frame luminance when reported by the display. OpenGL Capabilities Inspect supported OpenGL contexts, extensions, limits, pixel formats, and implementation details. Metal Capabilities Explore Metal device information, supported features, and graphics capabilities. Renderer Database Browse an extensive cross-platform graphics database and learn more about renderers and extensions. Rendering Tests Run interactive rendering tests to examine graphics performance and implementation behavior. PRO FEATURES Ad-Free and Tracking-Free Enjoy a streamlined and private experience without advertising or tracking. Database Submission Contribute your device information to the GLview graphics database, built from decades of graphics research across multiple operating systems. Whether you are a developer, graphics enthusiast, or simply curious about your hardware, GLview Pro gives you a detailed view of your device's graphics capabilities.

Screenshots

CGPlus4 screens
GLview Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GLview Pro at 5.0 against CGPlus's 3.7. CGPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GLview Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CGPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GLview Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CGPlus ships an update every 5 days, GLview Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CGPlus versus GLview Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCGPlusGLview Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雄龙 许Stephane Denis

Customer experience

CGPlus

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

GLview Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CGPlus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GLview Pro

One-time1
  • Pro version$1.99

Questions

Is CGPlus free?
CGPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GLview Pro free?
GLview Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CGPlus or GLview Pro?
GLview Pro is rated higher. CGPlus averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GLview Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CGPlus or GLview Pro have ads?
Neither CGPlus nor GLview Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CGPlus or GLview Pro?
CGPlus ships an update every 5 days, and GLview Pro every 2 months. Most recently, CGPlus was updated on September 9, 2026 and GLview Pro on September 18, 2026.

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