# Brainf*ck vs CodeRunBox IDE

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainf*ck | CodeRunBox IDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainfck/id493926421/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderunbox-ide/id6736521488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 8 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [macflash.ru](https://appshunter.io/developer/493926424) | [Chengdu Xingyun Liuma Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772247701) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainf*ck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainfck/id493926421)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium month | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |


### CodeRunBox IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coderunbox-ide/id6736521488)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CodeRunBox Month Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| CodeRunBox Year Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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