Processing & p5.js iCompiler vs MABE Smart Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Processing & p5.js iCompiler
Develop and compile Processing and p5.js code directly on your mobile device. Export your creations as standalone apps for offline use. Ideal for students and educators learning creative coding.
- Compose and compile code on mobile
- Export projects as home screen apps
- Offline app usage
- Code highlighting and formatting
- 3D sketches and games support
- Error highlighting (Pro feature)
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Compose and compile your Processing & p5.js projects right on your phone or iPad, wherever your are! Export your Processing projects as App on your home screen: 1. Select an App icon for your Processing project. 2. Add it to your home screen. You can now use the app offline, just like any other app! This app is already being used in high schools and universities to teach and learn Processing & p5.js. Your code is highlighted and formatted for excellent reading-comfort. Processing Pro allows you to see which parts of your code are causing problems. 3D sketches and games are supported. This is not an official app by processing.org or p5.js Available subscription: Processing Pro, offers additional functionalities, such as exporting your sketches as apps. Trailer Music: Circle of Alchemists Privacy and Terms: http://processing-app.org/terms/
MABE Smart Control
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Mit der Sensor App kann MABE Smart Control eingerichtet und überwacht werden. Die App ermöglicht: - Verbinden und einrichten von MABE Smart Control - Überwachung aktueller sowie historischer Sensorwerte (historische Werte über die MABE Smart Control Cloud) - Untersützung bei der Leckageermittlung
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MABE Smart Control at none against Processing & p5.js iCompiler's 5. MABE Smart Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Processing & p5.js iCompiler sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. MABE Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Processing & p5.js iCompiler | MABE Smart Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | riedel.wtf apps S.L. | core sensing GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Processing & p5.js iCompiler
Reported bugs
20 issues- Code reverts to earlier versions after app sleep
- Changes lost when phone falls asleep
- Functions with parameters cause black screen
- StringList data type not recognized
- Boolean highlighting shows 'bool' instead of full word
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- Else statements break code formatting
- Try/catch blocks don't work properly
- Cursor position jumps unexpectedly while typing
- Screen scrolls to bottom when typing mid-file
- Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with drawing
- mouseClicked() event fires multiple times per click
- Import folder feature doesn't work
- Cannot use numbers/underscores in project names
- blendMode() and other complex functions fail
- Silent failures with blank screen output
- Inconsistent error highlighting
- Typing lag with large projects (700+ lines)
- Example project code disappeared after updates
- Dialog boxes appear in German
- About and new project buttons invisible in light mode
Requested features
20 requests- Free basic error messages for all users
- Undo/redo functionality
- Project renaming capability
- Project duplication feature
- Robust auto-save and backup system
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- GIF animation support for sprites
- Library import and management system
- Landscape mode support
- Find and replace functionality
- Console output for debugging
- Settings/preferences menu
- File organization with folders
- Project thumbnails
- Built-in documentation/reference
- Processing to p5.js conversion tool
- Ability to import entire project folders
- Font size customization
- Fullscreen mode for screenshots
- PVector class support
- Pixel density optimization for Retina displays
MABE Smart Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Processing & p5.js iCompiler
- Processing Pro (Monthly)$3.491 Month
- Processing Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year
- Processing for iOS Tip$4.99
- Processing Pro Lifetime Unlock$25.99
- Processing for iOS Tip$99.99
MABE Smart Control
No in-app purchases
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