Comparison

Brainf*ck vs CodeRunBox IDE

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

Head to head
About

Brainf*ck

This tool provides an integrated development environment for an esoteric programming language known for its extreme minimalism. It allows users to write and execute programs using only eight simple commands, challenging and amusing programmers.

Highlights
  • Minimalist command set
  • Turing complete language
  • Instruction pointer execution
  • Byte cell array
  • Data pointer movement
  • Input/Output streams
Features
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Brain***k IDE is an esoteric programming language created in 1993 by Urban Müller, and is notable for its extreme minimalism. The language consists of only eight simple commands and an instruction pointer. While it is fully Turing complete, it is not intended for practical use, but to challenge and amuse programmers. Brain***k simply requires one to break commands into microscopic steps. The language's name is a reference to the slang term Brain***k, which refers to things so complicated or unusual that they exceed the limits of one's understanding. History In 1992, Urban Müller, a Swiss physics student, took over a small online archive for Amiga software. The archive grew more popular, and was soon mirrored around the world. Today, it is the world's largest Amiga archive, known as Aminet. Müller designed Brain***k with the goal of implementing it with the smallest possible compiler, inspired by the 1024-byte compiler for the FALSE programming language. Müller's original compiler was implemented in machine language and compiled to a binary with a size of 296 bytes. He uploaded the first Brain***k compiler to Aminet in 1993. The program came with a "Readme" file, which briefly described the language, and challenged the reader "Who can program anything useful with it? :)". Müller also included an interpreter and some quite elaborate examples. A second version of the compiler used only 240 bytes. As Aminet grew, the compiler became popular among the Amiga community, and in time it was implemented for other platforms. Several Brainf*ck compilers have been made smaller than 200 bytes, and one is only 100 bytes. Language design The language consists of eight commands, listed below. A Brain***k program is a sequence of these commands, possibly interspersed with other characters (which are ignored). The commands are executed sequentially, with some exceptions: an instruction pointer begins at the first command, and each command it points to is executed, after which it normally moves forward to the next command. The program terminates when the instruction pointer moves past the last command. The Brain***k language uses a simple machine model consisting of the program and instruction pointer, as well as an array of at least 30,000 byte cells initialized to zero; a movable data pointer (initialized to point to the leftmost byte of the array); and two streams of bytes for input and output (most often connected to a keyboard and a monitor respectively, and using the ASCII character encoding). Privacy policy: https://static.macflash.ru/PRIVACY_POLICY_EN Terms of use: https://static.macflash.ru/TERMS_OF_USE_EN

About

CodeRunBox IDE

This mobile IDE allows you to write and run code for over 22 programming languages on your smartphone or tablet. It offers quick project templates, real-time web preview, and integrated terminal access for seamless development.

Highlights
  • Write and run code on mobile
  • Supports 22+ programming languages
  • Quick start templates (AI, Web, Server)
  • Real-time web preview
  • Integrated terminal access
  • Multi-device sync
Features
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CodeRunBox: Write Any Code Run Anywhere As a mobile IDE ,CodeRunBox designed for smartphones and tablets. Whether you're a seasoned programmer or just starting out, CodeRunBox offers the flexibility and tools to create, learn, and deploy amazing projects effortlessly. Key Features: 1. Code On Mobile * Write Any Code, Run Anywhere * Quick Start With Hot Templates Like AI, Web, and Server. 2. Playground * Support 22+ Languages Compiler * Quick Code and Run , Auto Saving 3. Web Development * Real-time Web Preview in app-browser. * Supports Vue, React, Next.js, Flask... 4. Terminal Integration * Integrated Terminal Access. * Run Any Command Easily. 5. Multi-Device Sync * Sync across iPad and iPhone. * Real-time Project Saving. And so much more! CodeRunBox supports 22 programming languages for versatile coding: - Java - Python - C - C++ - C# - Dart - Go - JavaScript - TypeScript - Bash - PHP - R - Shell - Swift - Ruby - Kotlin - Lua - Haskell - Rust - Scala - Julia - Perl Quick project templates to jumpstart your development: • React (Vite, TypeScript) • Vue (Vite, TypeScript) • Next (Vite, TypeScript) • Angular (Vite, TypeScript) • React Native (Expo) • Express (Node.js, TypeScript) • Express (Node.js, JavaScript) • Simple HTTP server (Python) • Flask Web App (Python) • Simple HTTP server (Java) • Simple HTTP server (PHP) And so much more in the way! Important Links: Terms Of Service: https://docs.coderunbox.com/docs/privacy Privacy Policy: https://docs.coderunbox.com/docs/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Brainf*ck4 screens
CodeRunBox IDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brainf*ck at 2.9 against CodeRunBox IDE's 1.0. Brainf*ck also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). CodeRunBox IDE's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked). 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. Brainf*ck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and CodeRunBox IDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brainf*ck holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainf*ck has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Brainf*ck's written reviews are positive against 14% of CodeRunBox IDE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainf*ck ships an update every 2 weeks, CodeRunBox IDE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Brainf*ck versus CodeRunBox IDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainf*ckCodeRunBox IDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (10 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB44 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developermacflash.ruChengdu Xingyun Liuma Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Brainf*ck

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

CodeRunBox IDE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Brainf*ck

Subscriptions2
  • Premium month$1.491 Month
  • Premium year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium unlimited$9.99
2 purchases

CodeRunBox IDE

Subscriptions2
  • CodeRunBox Month Pro$3.991 Month
  • CodeRunBox Year Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainf*ck free?
Brainf*ck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeRunBox IDE free?
CodeRunBox IDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainf*ck or CodeRunBox IDE?
Brainf*ck is rated higher. Brainf*ck averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while CodeRunBox IDE averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brainf*ck or CodeRunBox IDE have ads?
Neither Brainf*ck nor CodeRunBox IDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainf*ck or CodeRunBox IDE?
Brainf*ck ships an update every 2 weeks, and CodeRunBox IDE monthly. Most recently, Brainf*ck was updated on September 21, 2026 and CodeRunBox IDE on September 16, 2026.

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