Script vs Silk Script Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Script
Write and execute JavaScript and TypeScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a clutter-free environment with syntax highlighting and customizable settings for efficient coding on the go.
- Write and run JavaScript & TypeScript
- File management (create, rename, delete)
- Syntax highlighting
- Customizable editor settings
- Light and dark mode
- Full iPad support
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Script is a clean, focused editor for writing and running JavaScript and TypeScript on iPhone and iPad. Write code, run it, and see the output — all without leaving the app. No accounts, no setup, no clutter. Just open it and start coding. What you can do: - Write and run JavaScript & TypeScript on device - Create, rename, and delete files - Syntax highlighting for JavaScript and Typescript - Customize editor settings - Switch between light and dark mode - Full iPad support Whether you're testing an idea on the go, learning JavaScript or TypeScript, or just want a lightweight editor that's always in your pocket — Script keeps things simple and focused on the code.
Silk Script Runner
This app provides a straightforward environment for writing, running, and exploring scripts on mobile devices. It offers a beginner-friendly syntax similar to Python, allowing users to learn programming, test ideas, and build simple applications and games.
- Write simple, readable scripts
- Beginner-friendly programming syntax
- Run examples and built-in demos
- Build lightweight GUI games
- Test ideas quickly
- Focus on logic over complexity
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Silk Script Runner is a simple way to write, run, and explore scripts on iPhone and iPad. If you like the clarity and ease of Python, Silk offers a similarly approachable way to learn programming, experiment with ideas, and build useful scripts quickly. The syntax is clean, the workflow is direct, and the app lets you write and run code on your device. With Silk Script Runner, you can: Write simple and readable scripts Learn programming with beginner-friendly syntax Run examples and explore built-in demos Build lightweight GUI games and programs Test ideas quickly without a heavy setup Silk is made for students, beginners, hobbyists, and anyone who wants a straightforward coding experience. Whether you are learning your first programming language or looking for a simple scripting tool, Silk helps you focus on logic instead of complexity. Simple like Python. Lightweight like a script. Easy to start.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Script at 4.2 against Silk Script Runner's 4.0. Script also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Silk Script Runner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Script holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Script has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Script ships an update monthly, Silk Script Runner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Script | Silk Script Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Glidden | 静俐 张 |
Customer experience
Script
Silk Script Runner
In-app purchases
Script
No in-app purchases
Silk Script Runner
No in-app purchases









