Comparison

rubyi$ vs TCP Telnet Terminal

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

Head to head
About

rubyi$

Learn, run, and share Ruby scripts on your iOS device. Features include code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Customize your coding environment and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Code autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Built-in browser
  • File system support
  • Customizable interface
  • Code sharing
Features
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This is an ios ruby app,you can learn,run,share ruby script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter ruby code by keyboard, and then you can execut the ruby code,support the gets function. *You can use the file system to supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, rb ,doc... *You can adjust the code color and font size , and support to move the cursor left and right and up and down , easy to read and write. *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save ruby code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn ruby knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use ruby code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

About

TCP Telnet Terminal

This app allows you to establish TCP client connections to servers using the Telnet protocol. You can send and receive data in ASCII or HEX format, customize buttons for frequent commands, and monitor data flow. It offers options for auto-sending commands and logging data.

Highlights
  • TCP client for server communication
  • Send/receive data in HEX or ASCII
  • Customizable buttons for frequent commands
  • Auto-send commands at timed intervals
  • Data logging and copy options
  • Keep screen on/off option
Features
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INTRODUCTION: - TCP Telnet Terminal works based on TCP/IP protocol, Using this app we can create TCP Client that communicate with Server. - To start a Telnet terminal, You must provide IP address and PORT number of the server. After connection is established with server, you can easily access and communicate with your server. FEATURES: - Separate panels for sending and receiving data. - Custom your own buttons for frequent sending of same data. - Monitoring receiving data as HEX or ASCII. - Sending Data as ASCII or HEX. - Auto send commands at timed interval - Selection for \r \n at the end of sending data. - Send Log file of Received and Sent data. - Simple copy option in sent data just long press on data. - Keep Screen on/off option. - Remove Ads option.

Screenshots

rubyi$4 screens
TCP Telnet Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: rubyi$ at 4.4 against TCP Telnet Terminal's 3.4. rubyi$ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). TCP Telnet Terminal's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

rubyi$ costs $2.99 and TCP Telnet Terminal $0.99 up front. TCP Telnet Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. rubyi$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

rubyi$ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of rubyi$'s written reviews are positive against 75% of TCP Telnet Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

rubyi$ ships an update every 3 months, TCP Telnet Terminal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
rubyi$ versus TCP Telnet Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterrubyi$TCP Telnet Terminal
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Gopi Gadhiya

Customer experience

rubyi$

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

TCP Telnet Terminal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

rubyi$

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TCP Telnet Terminal

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is rubyi$ free?
rubyi$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCP Telnet Terminal free?
TCP Telnet Terminal costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, rubyi$ or TCP Telnet Terminal?
rubyi$ is rated higher. rubyi$ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TCP Telnet Terminal averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do rubyi$ or TCP Telnet Terminal have ads?
Neither rubyi$ nor TCP Telnet Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, rubyi$ or TCP Telnet Terminal?
rubyi$ ships an update every 3 months, and TCP Telnet Terminal every 2 months. Most recently, rubyi$ was updated on August 13, 2026 and TCP Telnet Terminal on September 24, 2026.

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