JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere vs MLcontrol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
This app provides a portable programming editor for web development on mobile devices. It allows users to write and preview JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code, with features like console logging and file sharing. It's designed for web engineers and designers needing a simple, on-the-go coding solution.
- Write JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Internal browser preview
- Console logs and errors
- Import/export via Dropbox
- Project templates
- Wi-Fi server
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Programming editor in your pocket. JavaScript Anywhere is one of the oldest development environments on iOS since 2010. It's a simple and portable editing tool for web engineers and designers. [Features] - Write JavaScript, HTML, and CSS source code. - Preview on the internal browser. - Show console logs or errors. - Import project / Download images from the web. - Send e-mail / iTunes file sharing to export. - Configure editor styles, and syntax highlighting. - Simple server for Wi-Fi - Export to / Import from Dropbox. - Project templates (Basic/jQuery/React/Bootstrap/p5) That's all. JSAnywhere is minimal forever. Happy coding! --------------- Featured in: * The magazine "Mac People" in September 2013 issue. * "Apps for Developers" on App Store collection by Apple in June 2015.
MLcontrol
Control your MidiLite II lighting system remotely. Manage setup, run system tests, check bulbs, and perform basic operations. Requires compatible MacOS software or simulation tools.
- Remote control for MidiLite II
- System setup management
- System tests
- Bulb checks
- Basic operation control
- Compatible with MacOS software
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Remote control for a MidiLite II lighting system. Allows control of a MidiLite system for set-up, system tests, bulb checks, and basic operation. Requires the MacOS MidiLite Studio 2019r2 (or higher) software and MidiLite II Dimmer hardware, or the MLsim Tree Simulation Software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MLcontrol at 5.0 against JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's 3.5. MLcontrol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's advantage is ratings volume (459 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MLcontrol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere has 459 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere | MLcontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (459 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 459 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsuya Tobioka | Castle Studios Productions |
Customer experience
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
MLcontrol
Bugs and requests
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when creating new projects
- CSS and JavaScript changes not reflected in output
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected behavior with certain JavaScript features
Requested features
9 requests- Add ability to save files
- Improve syntax highlighting
- Add line numbers
- Support for more file types (e.g. TypeScript, SCSS)
- Ability to create and manage multiple projects
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- Integrate with cloud storage (e.g. iCloud, Google Drive)
- Add a JavaScript console for debugging
- Customize keyboard with common coding characters
- Implement a full-screen mode
MLcontrol
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
No in-app purchases
MLcontrol
No in-app purchases
Questions
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