Comparison

REPL vs Waifly Host

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

Head to head
About

REPL

Features
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REPL is a native code runner for Python and JavaScript โ€” built for the AI era. When your favorite AI gives you code, where do you test it? REPL lets you paste code directly from AI conversations, run it instantly, and copy the results back. No laptop required. FEATURES - Native Python 3.11 โ€” Real CPython running locally on your device, not a web interpreter - JavaScript Engine โ€” Powered by iOS JavaScriptCore - Persistent State โ€” Variables survive between runs, like a true REPL - Share Sheet โ€” Send code from any app directly to REPL - History โ€” Access your last 50 code runs - Smart Parsing โ€” Automatically extracts code from markdown fences - Offline โ€” Everything runs locally, no internet needed - Dark Mode โ€” Easy on the eyes BUILT FOR AI WORKFLOWS Copy code from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI assistant. Paste into REPL. Tap Run. See results. Copy output back to your conversation. Iterate faster than ever. TECHNICAL DETAILS Python: Full CPython 3.11 interpreter embedded natively JavaScript: Apple's JavaScriptCore engine Storage: Code history saved locally Privacy: No data leaves your device

About

Waifly Host

Features
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Waifly Host is the best FREE and Inexpensive hosting available with great performance, DDoS Protection and security. We believe everyone should be able to host their website, even if you have less or no money available for it. We provide services with ample resources and AMD processors!

Screenshots

REPL3 screens
Waifly Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Waifly Host at 15.0 against REPL's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
REPL versus Waifly Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREPLWaifly Host
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperJesus SoledadAUBIN ANTOINE JEAN - CLAUDE DEVOGELAERE

In-app purchases

None

REPL

No in-app purchases

None

Waifly Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REPL free?
REPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waifly Host free?
Waifly Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REPL or Waifly Host have ads?
Neither REPL nor Waifly Host shows ads.

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