Comparison

C++ Shell vs zero

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

Head to head
About

C++ Shell

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

Highlights
  • C++ code compilation and execution
  • Linux command-line interface
  • Integrated Python and Lua
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C++ on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C++ Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

About

zero

Control your burglar alarm remotely via SMS commands. This application simplifies sending instructions to your alarm system without manual text input.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control
  • SMS command sending
  • Multiple location support
  • Simplified interface
  • No manual text typing
Features
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This program is designed to control the burglar alarm in zero locations and the way it works is that it will send the desired commands to the burglar through SMS and you don't need to type the text of the SMS and send it to the burglar.

Screenshots

C++ Shell4 screens
zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: zero at none against C++ Shell's 1. C++ Shell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (229 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for C++ Shell against 4.3 for zero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ Shell has 229 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of C++ Shell's written reviews are positive against 50% of zero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
C++ Shell versus zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC++ Shellzero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (229 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings229 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#193 — better#196
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.Mohammad Alipour Behzadi

Customer experience

C++ Shell

All ratings229 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

zero

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

C++ Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C++ Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
None

zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C++ Shell free?
C++ Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is zero free?
zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, C++ Shell or zero?
zero is rated higher. C++ Shell averages 4.2 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while zero averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do C++ Shell or zero have ads?
zero shows ads; C++ Shell does not.
Which is updated more often, C++ Shell or zero?
C++ Shell ships an update every 2 months, and zero every 2 months. Most recently, C++ Shell was updated on October 4, 2026 and zero on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, C++ Shell or zero?
C++ Shell currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and zero at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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