iEditor vs C/C++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iEditor
A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.
- Create and import text/source code files
- Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML
- Search and replace functionality
- Export files to PDF or JPEG
- File management (add, delete, rename, sort)
- View multiple file formats
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Voted No. 1 text and source code editor on iPhone/iPad. Simple and fast. iEditor is a text file and source code editing tool on iPhone and iPad. You can use iEditor to: - Create a new text or source code file. - Import files from various locations through Document Browser. - Support Syntax Highlighting for C, Java, HTML files. - Edit text based files and source codes. Supported files include: TXT files, C source codes, HTML files, JAVA source codes, log files, Shell scripts, etc. - Support Search/Replace within a text file. - Support to export a text based file to a PDF or a JPEG file. - Support to Print a file. - Support to Email a file. - Support File Management including: Add/Delete/Rename/Sort files. - Support to view many file formats, including: DOC, EXCEL, PPT, PDF, image files, video files, etc. - Support to open a file in another App. - Support to save an image to your Photo Album. With its simple interfaces, iEditor provides the easiest way to edit text and source code files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iEditor/iEditor_overview.php.
C/C++
This app is a comprehensive learning tool for C/C++ programming. It offers offline compilation, code editing features, Git integration, and file management for efficient development and learning.
- Offline compilation and execution
- Code templates and autocompletion
- Git fetching from GitHub/Gitee
- LAN/Bluetooth file transfer
- Built-in browser for learning materials
- Multi-file search and formatting
- Customizable interface and themes
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This is a learning tool for efficient C/C++ learning, fast programming, 【offline compilation and local execution】, Git fetching, iCloud storage, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) (^.^) Enjoy colorful learning materials at your fingertips and run examples while learning, making it easy to understand and efficient. (^.^) Enjoy code templates, autocomplate, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, multi-line comments, code formatting, making development more convenient. (^.^) Enjoy easy iCloud storage and multi-device synchronization for efficient collaboration. (^.^) Get source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub with Git. (^.^) Connect to your LAN or Bluetooth and efficiently transfer files via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) Use the built-in browser to easily search for learning materials. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. (^.^) Open files in C, CPP, txt, PDF, CHM, MP3, M4V, zip, GIF, PNG, HTML, PY, doc, and other formats from the file system. (^.^) Create folders, files, move files, import files, import photos, import videos, generate audio and video, compress files, and control file sorting from the file system. (^.^) Use gestures like 【left and right swipe】 to switch interfaces quickly and easily. (^.^) Adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for a more comfortable reading experience. (^.^) Customize background images, background colors, text colors, Key colors, shadows, text fonts, text size, background animations, interface transition animations, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. (^.^) Generate QR codes for C/C++ scripts and learning materials at your leisure, and scan them to access the scripts and learning materials. (^.^) Share C/C++ scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code Templates - The contents of a new file will be copied from the code template. For any questions or suggestions, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159 WeChat: 1301367159
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iEditor at none against C/C++'s 7. C/C++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. C/C++ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.
C/C++ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 342 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 86% of C/C++'s.
iEditor ships an update every 7 months, C/C++ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iEditor | C/C++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (189 ratings) | 4.5 (342 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | 86.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 189 | 342 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | 小文 黄 |
Customer experience
iEditor
C/C++
User reviews
iEditor
From 189 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to convert text to PDF
- 🚀 Quick file opening and editing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
- 🔍 Limited formatting options
C/C++
From 342 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great C++ compiler
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for learning and practicing C++
- 👍 Useful for quick coding on the go
- 👍 Good interface and functionality
Room to improve
- 💰 Paid features and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Cluttered or confusing UI design
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop IDEs
- 👀 Small text and font issues on smaller devices
Bugs and requests
iEditor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to save edited files
- Text disappearing during editing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration
C/C++
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent behavior with control flow statements (e.g., switch, if)
- Random crashes and loss of unsaved code
- Issues with keyboard input and integration
- Compatibility problems on older or smaller devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for importing/exporting code files
- Improve search and replace functionality
- Implement better file management and organization
- Provide more compiler settings and customization options
- Add support for additional programming languages
In-app purchases
iEditor
No in-app purchases
C/C++
- Autocomplete$0.99
- Password Service$0.99
- Encryption Compression$0.99
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- Simple Vedio$0.99
- Text Search$0.99
- To remove ads$0.99
- File Transfer$1.99
