Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug) vs gcc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug)
This app allows users to edit and compile C++ code directly on their iOS devices without needing an internet connection. It supports advanced C++ features and includes a debugger for analyzing code execution.
- Offline C++ code editing
- Local compilation and execution
- Integrated debugger
- Syntax highlighting
- Support for C++ classes and templates
- Standard C/C++ library support
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Sketch C++ is a IOS device on the C++ language editing and operation procedures. Can be used for learning C++ programming language. Contains the following functions: The 1 code editor: syntax highlighting, auto indent The 2 code is compiled to run: direct local compile operation, does not need the network. The 3 can debug Support for C++ classes, inheritance, overloading, virtual function, characteristic template With standard C and standard C++ Library Add Library posix, ipc, zlib, socket, sqlite3, jpeg, opengles1-3, Core Foundation(based iOS sdk7.0), Core Graphics(based iOS sdk7.0), UIKit(CCView,CCLabel,CCImageView,CCButton,CCTextField,CCCanvasView) Library Debug: Help: ? : help help : help /[keyword] : search keyword in help information Source: v {[line]}: view source code {around [line]} V [stack] : view source code in function call stack t : show function call stack Evaluation: p [expr] : evaluate expression (no declaration/loop/condition) Evaluation: s [expr] : step into expression (no declaration/loop/condition) Evaluation: S [expr] : step over expression (no declaration/loop/condition) {[statements]} : evaluate statement (any kind) Monitor: g {[var]} : list global variable l {[var]} : list local variable proto {[scope]::}[func] : show function prototype class {[name]} : show class definition (one level) Class {[name]} : show class definition (all level) typedef {name} : show typedefs function : show interpreted functions macro : show macro functions template : show templates include : show include paths file : show loaded files where : show current file position return [val] : return undefined symbol value Run: S : step over function/loop s : step into function/loop i : ignore and step over c {[line]}: continue {to [line]} e : step out from function b [line] : set break point db [line] : delete break point a [assert]: break only if assertion is true Quit: q : quit
gcc
Practice computer programming languages like C, C++, Fortran, and Modula-2. This tool is ideal for computer science students and high schoolers exploring software engineering. Easily reset the app if your code encounters errors.
- Practice C, C++, Fortran, Modula-2
- Includes GCC versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0
- Code testing functionality
- App reset feature
- Suitable for students
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This app allows you to practice some computer languages from the gcc suite. Versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0 are included with the following languages: c, c++, Fortran, and Modula-2. Test your code ... if something goes wrong, just reset the app! It is a good tool for students in computer science programs and high school students to realize whether they are attracted to the field of software engineering.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: gcc at 100% against Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug)'s 35%. gcc also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5). Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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.
gcc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of gcc's.
Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug) ships an update every 2 months, gcc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug) | gcc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 364 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 辉 马 | Luis Acevedo-Arreguin |
Customer experience
Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug)
gcc
In-app purchases
Sketch C++ (Offline Compiler, Debug)
No in-app purchases
gcc
No in-app purchases
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