# C++ Shell vs zero

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | C++ Shell | zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | #196 |
| Size | 153 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) | [Mohammad Alipour Behzadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711941412) |

## What reviewers say

### C++ Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-plus-plus-shell-c-plus-plus-code-compiler/id6444545478)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C++ Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |


### zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791)

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*