# C++ Shell vs onlinegdb

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: onlinegdb at none against C++ Shell's 1. onlinegdb also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 58%). C++ Shell's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. onlinegdb 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 onlinegdb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C++ Shell has 229 ratings behind it against 3, 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 67% of onlinegdb's.

## The numbers

| Metric | C++ Shell | onlinegdb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlinegdb/id6760252247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | #182 |
| Size | 153 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) | [AVIRAJ PATEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599337045) |

## What reviewers say

### C++ Shell

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #173 Top Free · 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 |


### onlinegdb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlinegdb/id6760252247)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Write, compile, and run code on your mobile device with a professional IDE. Supports over 39 programming languages with syntax highlighting, real-time execution, and code management features.

**Highlights:** Support for 39+ programming languages, Professional code editor with syntax highlighting, Real-time code execution, Code snippet saving and organization, Light and dark themes, Optimized for phones and tablets

**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 onlinegdb free?

onlinegdb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C++ Shell or onlinegdb?

onlinegdb is rated higher. C++ Shell averages 4.2 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while onlinegdb averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do C++ Shell or onlinegdb have ads?

Neither C++ Shell nor onlinegdb shows ads.

### Which is more popular, C++ Shell or onlinegdb?

C++ Shell currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and onlinegdb at #182. 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.*