# Code Runner App Compiler & IDE vs Tin Toy

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE and Tin Toy both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tin Toy's written reviews are positive against 24% of Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's. Tin Toy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating 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. Tin Toy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Code Runner App Compiler & IDE against 4.0 for Tin Toy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Runner App Compiler & IDE has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Code Runner App Compiler & IDE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tin Toy's.

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, Tin Toy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Runner App Compiler & IDE | Tin Toy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-runner-app-compiler-and-ide/id6450535928/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-toy/id6737349612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudbit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387318660) | [Adrian Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/909640424) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Runner App Compiler & IDE

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #143 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 |


### Tin Toy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-toy/id6737349612)

Create and preview real-time graphics using Metal shaders on iOS and iPadOS. This app offers a code editor, flexible buffer management with custom inputs, and tools for capturing and sharing your creations. It's ideal for learning, prototyping visual effects, and generative art.

**Highlights:** Real-time Metal shader writing, Instant preview of results, Custom input buffers (images, video, camera), Snapshot and record shader output, Built-in debugging tools, Shareable document bundles

**Features:** 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 Tin Toy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE or Tin Toy?

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE and Tin Toy are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 100 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE shows ads; Tin Toy does not.

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

Code Runner App Compiler & IDE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tin Toy every 3 months. Most recently, Code Runner App Compiler & IDE was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tin Toy on October 11, 2026.

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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.*