Comparison

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere vs Spot o'clock Legacy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Spot o'clock Legacy

This app offers a unique way to tell time by using colored spots arranged around an analog clock face. It's designed for individuals with vision impairments or those who need to read the time from a distance without their corrective lenses. The innovative design allows for quick recognition of the hour and minute.

Highlights
  • Read time out of focus
  • Colored spot time reading
  • Assists with poor vision
  • Works at a distance
  • Optimized for iOS
  • Overrides screen sleep
Features
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Overview: Spot o’clock Legacy is a unique clock designed to be read out of focus. - This app is the FIRST GENERATION it remains avaible for existing customers.   -Version 4.0 + next generation is now avaialbe free of charge to Legacy users who download the upgrade. A fantastic innovation for people with poor vision and struggle to read traditional clocks without their corrective lenses. The clock face features a unique design where colored spots are arranged around the analog clock face, allowing users to read the time by position rather than clarity. Description: - Similar to reading a pair of six-sided dice, where the patterns are recognized rather than counting. - The current hour is interpreted by the position of the white spot among the visible red cornerstone spots. - Just ahead of the current hour white spot is the place holder open circle that over rides the red cornerstones at 2,5,8,11 o'clock. - The open circle is critical to the clock function. - The minute is interpreted by the traditional position of analog clock hands. - Individuals can read Spot o’clock at a distance typical of a bedside nightstand or greater. Results may vary per individual. - Spot o’clock can also be easily read by active users who are physically on the go when small numbers are difficult to read in motion. iOS features: - Optimized for iOS18 + features - Spot o’clock on iPhone overrides screen sleep function to remain on for extended periods such as all night bedside clock or desk clock.   - Please keep your device connected to power supply when doing so. - Auto orientation in either landscape or portrait modes. - Red underline below the clock face allows the user to identify which end is down to assist with auto orientation. - Spot o’clock on iPhone overrides screen sleep function to remain on for extended periods such as all night bedside clock or desk clock. Please keep your device connected to power supply when doing so. Legacy version: - Apple Watch is not available to Legacy users, please upgrade to version 4.0 free of charge. Visit www.spotoclock.com Watch the demo and read more about the Spot o’clock. A patented method of telling time by Luminosity Industries LLC.

Screenshots

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere4 screens
Spot o'clock Legacy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere at Free against Spot o'clock Legacy's $1.99. JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere also leads on ratings volume (459 vs 4). Spot o'clock Legacy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 55%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere is free to download; Spot o'clock Legacy costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spot o'clock Legacy 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spot o'clock Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere ships an update every 2 months, Spot o'clock Legacy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere versus Spot o'clock Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhereSpot o'clock Legacy
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.5 (459 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings459 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTatsuya TobiokaLuminosity Industries

Customer experience

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere

All ratings459 ratings
Positive60.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative33.1%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative35.8%

Spot o'clock Legacy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Spot o'clock Legacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere

No in-app purchases

None

Spot o'clock Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere free?
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spot o'clock Legacy free?
Spot o'clock Legacy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or Spot o'clock Legacy?
Spot o'clock Legacy is rated higher. JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere averages 3.5 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while Spot o'clock Legacy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or Spot o'clock Legacy have ads?
Both JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere and Spot o'clock Legacy show ads.
Which is updated more often, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere or Spot o'clock Legacy?
JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere ships an update every 2 months, and Spot o'clock Legacy every 3 months. Most recently, JavaScript Anywhere JSAnywhere was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spot o'clock Legacy on June 7, 2026.

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