Objective C vs Pub Dev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Objective C
Learn Objective C programming by writing and running code directly on your iPhone or iPad. Compile and execute your programs on a remote server, with results displayed instantly on your device. Ideal for experimenting with code snippets and mastering this powerful language.
- Write Objective C code
- Compile and run programs
- Remote execution
- View output on device
- Learn programming language
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Write and run real Objective-C code on your iPhone or iPad. Type a program, tap Run, and it is compiled with GCC and the GNUstep Foundation framework on a secure server. The output appears in seconds. It's a great way to learn Objective-C, try out an idea, or practise for an interview or exam, wherever you are. FEATURES โข Code editor with Objective-C syntax highlighting, line numbers, bracket matching, undo and redo โข Extra keys above the keyboard for [ ] { } ( ) @ ; # and other symbols โข Clear compiler errors and warnings. Tap one to jump straight to the line โข Give your program input to read with scanf or fgets โข Save, rename, duplicate and share your programs โข 14 example programs: classes, properties, strings, arrays, dictionaries, inheritance, protocols, categories, exceptions, memory management and more โข Editor and output side by side on iPad โข Dark Mode WHAT YOU CAN USE Foundation classes such as NSString, NSArray, NSDictionary, NSNumber and NSException, plus the C standard library. Memory is managed manually with retain, release and autorelease, as in classic Objective-C. UIKit and ARC are not available. Your programs are stored on your device. Code is sent to the server only to compile and run it, and is not kept.
Pub Dev
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Search and test more than 300 pub.dev packages in a single app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pub Dev at Free against Objective C's $0.99. Pub Dev also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Pub Dev is free to download; Objective C costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Objective C | Pub Dev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 536 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Loop Development Ltd | Ivo Fernandes |
In-app purchases
Objective C
No in-app purchases
Pub Dev
No in-app purchases
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