Comparison

C/C++$ vs iLinux

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

Head to head
About

C/C++$

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
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This is a learning tool for efficient C/C++ learning, fast programming, 【(LLVM+Clang)offline compilation and local execution】, Git fetching, iCloud storage, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) (^.^) Enjoy colorful learning materials at your fingertips and run examples while learning, making it easy to understand and efficient. (^.^) Enjoy code templates, autocomplate, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, and multi-line comments, code formatting, making development more convenient. (^.^) Enjoy easy iCloud storage and multi-device synchronization for efficient collaboration. (^.^) Get source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub with Git. (^.^) Connect to your LAN or Bluetooth and efficiently transfer files via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) Use the built-in browser to easily search for learning materials. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. (^.^) Open files in C, CPP, txt, PDF, CHM, MP3, M4V, zip, GIF, PNG, HTML, PY, doc, and other formats from the file system. (^.^) Create folders, files, move files, import files, import photos, import videos, generate audio and video, compress files, and control file sorting from the file system. (^.^) Use gestures like 【left and right swipe】 to switch interfaces quickly and easily. (^.^) Adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for a more comfortable reading experience. (^.^) Customize background images, background colors, text colors, Key colors, shadows, text fonts, text size, background animations, interface transition animations, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. (^.^) Generate QR codes for C/C++ scripts and learning materials at your leisure, and scan them to access the scripts and learning materials. (^.^) Share C/C++ scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code Templates - The contents of a new file will be copied from the code template. For any questions or suggestions, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159 WeChat: 1301367159

About

iLinux

A comprehensive offline reference for Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell commands. It offers detailed syntax, examples, and cross-platform equivalents, along with a daily quiz to reinforce learning. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

Highlights
  • Extensive command library (1650+ entries)
  • Cross-platform command equivalents
  • Integrated daily quiz and progress tracking
  • Offline access, no ads or tracking
  • Customizable themes and widgets
  • URL Scheme and Shortcuts support
Features
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iLinux is a shell command reference and learning app for developers, operators, and terminal enthusiasts. It covers Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell. Fully offline, no ads, no tracking. Carry a complete command handbook in your pocket. Core Features Command Library 1. 1650+ offline entries: 1050+ Linux CLIs, 300 CMD Batch commands, and 300 PowerShell cmdlets. Topics include filesystem, text, processes, networking, containers (docker, kubectl, helm), version control (git, gh), build tools (cargo, go, cmake), and Windows essentials such as dir, robocopy, netsh, winget, Get-ChildItem, and Get-Process. 2. Linux uses 14 categories; CMD and PowerShell each have their own layout for clearer cross-platform study. 3. Every command includes a concise summary and a Markdown article with syntax, flags, examples, and notes. Cross-Platform Equivalents 1. 100+ mapped groups across Linux, CMD, and PowerShell. Jump between ls, dir, and Get-ChildItem from the detail screen in one tap. 2. Learn the Windows counterpart while studying Linux, or the Linux side while on Windows. 3. Favorites can link across platforms so your study stays connected. Shell Platform Switcher 1. Switch among Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell from Commands, Categories, or Daily Quiz without extra tabs. 2. Search and browse stay scoped to the active platform. 3. Show all favorites or only favorites from the current platform in Settings. Fast Lookup 1. A to Z index and category browsing. 2. Global search across names, summaries, and article text. 3. List or grid layouts with adjustable columns on iPhone and iPad. 4. Copy commands and share polished command cards. An equivalents bar jumps to mapped commands on other platforms. Daily Quiz and Learning Progress 1. Daily quiz with option-meaning questions. Generic flags such as -h and --help are filtered out. 2. Quiz sets and scores are tracked separately per shell platform. 3. Reshuffle, streak tracking, and one-tap review from wrong answers back to command detail. 4. Favorites, recents, and a wrong-answer notebook. All progress stays on device. Home Screen Widgets, All Five 1. Daily command with manual shuffle. 2. Category spotlight, quiz glance, favorites glance, and wrong-book glance. 3. Pick the widget command library in Settings: Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell. Themes and Appearance 1. Fifteen curated accent presets, including Mountain Mist, Celadon Jade, Moonlit Blue, Misty Violet, Amber Glow, Aloeswood, and Jade Cream. 2. Custom accent color, light or dark mode, and alternate app icons on iPhone and iPad. 3. Widget titles and icons follow your accent color, with optional theme-matched gradient backgrounds. Languages 1. UI and command content in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. 2. Content language can differ from UI language. All three shell libraries include trilingual summaries and articles. Productivity Shortcuts 1. URL Scheme and Shortcuts support for commands, quiz, and favorites, with an optional platform parameter. 2. Up to four customizable Home Screen quick actions when you long-press the app icon. 3. On iPad with a keyboard, Command+F opens search and Command+1 through 4 switch tabs. Privacy and Offline 1. The full command library works offline. No network required to read and learn. 2. No personal data collection, no ads, no third-party tracking. 3. The App Store public lookup API is used only when you manually check for updates. Whether you are new to Linux, a terminal power user, a developer comparing Windows and Linux commands, or an operator who needs a pocket reference on iPhone and iPad, iLinux is your shell command dictionary on the go. Built to teach and reference commands, not to emulate a terminal. Feedback and App Store ratings are welcome.

Screenshots

C/C++$4 screens
iLinux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C/C++$ at none against iLinux's 1. C/C++$ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). iLinux's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

C/C++$ costs $2.99 and iLinux $1.19 up front. iLinux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. C/C++$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C/C++$ ships an update every 4 weeks, iLinux every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
C/C++$ versus iLinux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC/C++$iLinux
Price$2.99$1.19 — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#132#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄天从 何

Customer experience

C/C++$

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%

iLinux

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

C/C++$

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iLinux

One-time1
  • Reward developers$0.99

Questions

Is C/C++$ free?
C/C++$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLinux free?
iLinux costs $1.19, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do C/C++$ or iLinux have ads?
Neither C/C++$ nor iLinux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C/C++$ or iLinux?
C/C++$ ships an update every 4 weeks, and iLinux every 5 days. Most recently, C/C++$ was updated on September 28, 2026 and iLinux on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, C/C++$ or iLinux?
C/C++$ currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and iLinux at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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