# Code Runner App Compiler & IDE vs zero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: zero at none against Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's 6. zero also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Runner App Compiler & IDE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

zero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Runner App Compiler & IDE has 100 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's written reviews are positive against 50% of zero's.

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, zero every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Runner App Compiler & IDE | zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-app-compiler-and-ide/id6450535928/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-z1/id6479646791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | #202 |
| Size | 83 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) | [Mohammad Alipour Behzadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711941412) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-app-compiler-and-ide/id6450535928)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #138 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app is a mobile coding editor and compiler supporting over 30 programming languages. It offers features like syntax highlighting, code completion, an AI assistant for refactoring and bug checking, and GitHub integration for managing repositories. It's designed for learning, practicing, and working on programming projects anywhere.

**Highlights:** Supports 30+ programming languages, Full programming code syntax highlighting, Code completion and editor actions, AI Assistant for refactoring and bug checking, GitHub integration for repositories, Compile and execute code, Instant coding feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Developer Upgrade | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Developer Montlhy Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Developer Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Developer Lite Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |


### zero

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

**Currently charting:** #202 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 Code Runner App Compiler & IDE free?

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE 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, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE or zero?

zero is rated higher. Code Runner App Compiler & IDE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while zero averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Code Runner App Compiler & IDE or zero have ads?

Both Code Runner App Compiler & IDE and zero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE or zero?

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and zero every 2 months. Most recently, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE was updated on September 25, 2026 and zero on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE or zero?

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and zero at #202. 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.*