# Scripting vs kirikiri

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: kirikiri at none against Scripting's 3. kirikiri also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Scripting's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. kirikiri asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, kirikiri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | kirikiri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **132** | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 518 MB | 27 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) | [Masaharu Sasabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862686993) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #166 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 |


### kirikiri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kirikiri/id6764003368)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripting free?

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

### Is kirikiri free?

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

### Do Scripting or kirikiri have ads?

Neither Scripting nor kirikiri shows ads.

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

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, and kirikiri every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scripting was updated on October 22, 2026 and kirikiri on October 6, 2026.

---

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