Silk Script Runner vs API Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
API Matrix
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API Matrix is a privacy-first key vault built for developers who work with multiple AI providers. All your credentials stay on-device, locked behind Face ID or fingerprint. 34 providers supported — including OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, Gemini etc. Biometric lock — Face ID / fingerprint unlocks your vault automatically Ping test — Validate each key with the correct provider endpoint and auth header Usage & cost tracking — OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, DeepSeek, DeepInfra One-copy export — curl commands, .env snippets, and OpenRouter config 100% on-device — expo-secure-store, no cloud, no tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: API Matrix at every 5 days against Silk Script Runner's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Silk Script Runner ships an update fortnightly, API Matrix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Silk Script Runner | API Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 静俐 张 | Chi Hin Lio |
In-app purchases
Silk Script Runner
No in-app purchases
API Matrix
No in-app purchases
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