JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere vs The Encryptor
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
The Encryptor
Easily create and read hidden messages. This utility allows for secure communication by encrypting and decrypting text, ensuring your conversations remain private.
- Encrypt messages
- Decrypt messages
- Read secret messages
- Write secret messages
- Secure communication
Read full descriptionHide full description
An app that allows you to read and write secret messages.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Encryptor at 5.0 against JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's 3.5. The Encryptor also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's advantage is ratings volume (465 vs 1). 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.
The Encryptor 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 465 ratings behind it against 1, 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 November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere | The Encryptor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (465 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 465 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsuya Tobioka | Thomas Bartocci |
Customer experience
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
The Encryptor
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
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- 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
The Encryptor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere
No in-app purchases
The Encryptor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere free?
Is The Encryptor free?
Which has better reviews, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or The Encryptor?
Which is updated more often, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or The Encryptor?
Other comparisons
