# C/C++$ vs Shiny Code

The clearest difference is price: Shiny Code at Free against C/C++$'s $2.99. Shiny Code also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). C/C++$'s advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Shiny Code is free to download; C/C++$ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shiny Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C/C++$ | Shiny Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-plus-plus-llvm-clang/id908937788/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-code/id6759939330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Paul Cannon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881778032) |

## What reviewers say

### C/C++$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-plus-plus-llvm-clang/id908937788)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This tool facilitates efficient C/C++ learning and programming with offline compilation, Git integration, and cloud storage. It offers a rich coding environment with templates, autocompletion, and customization options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Offline compilation and execution, Git fetching from GitHub/Gitee, iCloud storage and multi-device sync, Code templates and autocompletion, Customizable interface and code appearance, Built-in browser for learning materials, File management and QR code generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shiny Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-code/id6759939330)

Access your development machine remotely to manage code tasks and review changes. This app allows you to interact with AI coding tools on your computer from your iPhone, keeping your code secure on your own hardware.

**Highlights:** Remote SSH access, Invoke Claude Code on dev machine, Kick off tasks remotely, Review code diffs, Approve tool calls, Code stays on your machine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C/C++$ free?

C/C++$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shiny Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C/C++$ or Shiny Code?

Shiny Code is rated higher. C/C++$ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shiny Code averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do C/C++$ or Shiny Code have ads?

Neither C/C++$ nor Shiny Code shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*