# Scripting vs LocalizeCat

The clearest difference is chart position: Scripting at #51 against LocalizeCat's unranked. LocalizeCat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LocalizeCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | LocalizeCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **84** | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 471 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) | [世英 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777588813) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #193 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### LocalizeCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localizecat/id6761469446)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripting free?

Scripting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LocalizeCat free?

LocalizeCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Scripting or LocalizeCat have ads?

Neither Scripting nor LocalizeCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripting or LocalizeCat?

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, and LocalizeCat fortnightly. Most recently, Scripting was updated on September 26, 2026 and LocalizeCat on September 12, 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.*