Comparison

Processing & p5.js iCompiler vs Vivera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Processing & p5.js iCompiler

#1 App for Processing & p5.js

Free

🛠️ Developer Tools

★ 3.583 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

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)

Features

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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/

About

Vivera

Features

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Mobile app for advanced setup and diagnostics of MEDIROL Vivera powered stretcher. A valid license is required to activate the advanced features of the app.

Screenshots

Processing & p5.js iCompiler4 screens

Vivera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vivera at none against Processing & p5.js iCompiler's 5. Vivera also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Processing & p5.js iCompiler sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Vivera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Processing & p5.js iCompiler ships an update every 2 months, Vivera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Processing & p5.js iCompiler versus Vivera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Processing & p5.js iCompiler	Vivera
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.5 (83 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	58.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	83 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Freemium	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	10 MB	33 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	riedel.wtf apps S.L.	MEDIROL s.r.o

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

Vivera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Processing & p5.js iCompiler

Subscriptions2

Processing Pro (Monthly)$3.491 Month
Processing Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year

One-time3

Processing for iOS Tip$4.99
Processing Pro Lifetime Unlock$25.99
Processing for iOS Tip$99.99

None

Vivera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Processing & p5.js iCompiler free?

Processing & p5.js iCompiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Vivera free?

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

Do Processing & p5.js iCompiler or Vivera have ads?

Neither Processing & p5.js iCompiler nor Vivera shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Processing & p5.js iCompiler or Vivera?

Processing & p5.js iCompiler ships an update every 2 months, and Vivera every 4 weeks. Most recently, Processing & p5.js iCompiler was updated on October 26, 2026 and Vivera on October 23, 2026.