Rlytic R Programming Editor vs Control Freedom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rlytic R Programming Editor
This app provides a mobile R programming environment for iOS devices. It allows users to create, manage, and execute R code, generating results and visualizations. Offers both local and cloud modes for project management and synchronization.
- R project management
- Code execution and visualization
- Local and cloud modes
- Git integration
- Dropbox/Box synchronization
- Syntax highlighting
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Rlytic is a free R Editor for your iOS Device. It allows you to create and manage R projects directly on your iOS device and generate the result and plots by using Verbosus (Online R Editor). "R is a powerful programming language and environment widely used for statistical computing, data analysis, and visualization. Known for its vast ecosystem of packages, R allows users to easily manipulate, analyze, and visualize data, making it a popular choice in fields like data science, finance, bioinformatics, and academia." This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Features: * 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores .r files on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with the cloud) * Git integration (Local Mode) * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * AI assistant (ChatGPT and Claude, available in supported regions) * Custom keyboard shortcuts * Use a dedicated server that runs a full R installation to perform expensive mathematical calculations * Generate and view the result and plots from your R code * Syntax highlighting (comments, operators, plot functions) * Hotkeys (see Help) * Autosave (Local Mode) * No ads In-app purchase: The free version of Rlytic has a limitation of 2 projects and 2 documents in Local Mode and file upload is not supported. You can upgrade to the pro version of this app without this restriction using an in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Control Freedom
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Simply choose the amount of time you want to lock your phone, activate the lock, and Control Freedom will prevent you from accessing your device until the timer expires. Perfect for studying, working, sleeping, or any time you need to stay focused without interruptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Freedom at none against Rlytic R Programming Editor's 2. Control Freedom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Rlytic R Programming Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Control Freedom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rlytic R Programming Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, Control Freedom weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rlytic R Programming Editor | Control Freedom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Verbosus.com | Zicheng Zhao |
In-app purchases
Rlytic R Programming Editor
- Upgrade: Subscription$3.991 Month
- Upgrade: Forever$8.99
Control Freedom
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rlytic R Programming Editor free?
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