Best BASIC ever!
I have been writing BASIC programs since the days it required line numbers. With the development of advanced versions such as Smart BASIC, with its graphic features, like buttons, switches, sliders, and access to the compass and accelerometer, it should no longer be called a “beginners” language. “Hobbyist” language would be more appropriate, since it is still easy for beginners to learn the fundamentals of programming. Its set of Graphics and Sound commands makes it ideal for games and simulations.
There’s only one small inconvenience: commands such as OPTION.... , SET.... etc appear in several categories of the otherwise excellent Help file, sometimes making it difficult to find the one you’re looking for. Some sort of Search or Indexing would be valuable.
Overall, in spite of a few syntax quirks [like using “!” as a line separator, and “INTEG()” instead of “INT()”], it’s the best BASIC program I have found.
There’s only one small inconvenience: commands such as OPTION.... , SET.... etc appear in several categories of the otherwise excellent Help file, sometimes making it difficult to find the one you’re looking for. Some sort of Search or Indexing would be valuable.
Overall, in spite of a few syntax quirks [like using “!” as a line separator, and “INTEG()” instead of “INT()”], it’s the best BASIC program I have found.
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No support
Sad that this is such a good app but no way to contact support. For such a feature rich language the manual is badly lacking depth. Their are some examples but but not enough and no way to see how things are work. The very basics of the manual are there… but this is such a great app that there should be a great manual. You can not even search the manual for keywords.
The WORST part is… you can NOT log into the forum to post a question. I have tried with two different email addresses — waiting all day long for the registration email but not came to my in box or spam folder. There is also no way to contact the developer.
I see there are some decent apps made with Smart Basic so there are people out there who learned enough about it to get it to do what they need… but they sure did not get that info from the English manual.
I saw someone in the forum offer to make a new one… but there is no way to find out if he actually did after his commitment to do so in 2017.
I hope the developer reads this and gives access to registering on the forum. I would then be able to give this 5 stars. For now, it is a waste of time trying to get the information I need.
The WORST part is… you can NOT log into the forum to post a question. I have tried with two different email addresses — waiting all day long for the registration email but not came to my in box or spam folder. There is also no way to contact the developer.
I see there are some decent apps made with Smart Basic so there are people out there who learned enough about it to get it to do what they need… but they sure did not get that info from the English manual.
I saw someone in the forum offer to make a new one… but there is no way to find out if he actually did after his commitment to do so in 2017.
I hope the developer reads this and gives access to registering on the forum. I would then be able to give this 5 stars. For now, it is a waste of time trying to get the information I need.
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Response from developer
Please contact Forum admin at basicsupport@icloud.com if you have problems with registration
As of April 2024 app works perfectly!
I recently got this app because my grandpa taught me how to code in BASIC when I was a child and I wanted to relearn it. I knew I wanted good documentation to support my learning. I was worried because some of the other reviews talked about the documentation not working but I had no trouble. I have had a lot of success writing programs and the examples in the app are very helpful too. I'd recommend this to anyone that wants to code in BASIC on the go. The compiler can handle a surprising amount and runs very smoothly!
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Ideal for mini apps
I wrote a couple of useful utilities using this language app. One to calculate miles per gallon when you enter litres and miles travelled. This BASIC app is a must have for me.
No support
All my attempts to register and access support and forum have failed (and yes, I did check the spam folder for an email). If that can be fixed, then I’ll give this app five stars.
Great program, but forum and support not accessible
When I try to register, I don’t get back the activation email. If this gets fixed I’ll be glad to give this app five stars.
Very good
The app itself is very good and I have been able to write some very useful programs using it.
However I have been unable to get any support - I have tried many times to login to the support forum without success.
In addition there was an earlier version of this app which stopped working - the developer decided to rewrite the app but that meant that I had to buy the app again and I lost all the programs that I had written
However I have been unable to get any support - I have tried many times to login to the support forum without success.
In addition there was an earlier version of this app which stopped working - the developer decided to rewrite the app but that meant that I had to buy the app again and I lost all the programs that I had written
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Nice but…
Very nice app for an old man like me who use to program in Basic back in the day. However the support forums don’t exist anymore. I wish I could get a refund or partial refund. I was hoping to use the forums. I wish I knew this before I purchased it.
Response from developer
Support forum address: www.nitisara.ru It is available in App Store as the application support address.
Not good
Keep losing data. Entered programs.
Response from developer
You can visit the Support forum to ask your question and to find solution if you have any problems.
Used the original for years
Just updated phone to an 11 and unfortunately original not available.
Just found the updated version here and just made my day!!
I constantly used SmartBasic (Original) for all my concepts due to being extremely fast.
Thank you sooooo much for continuing support from the original.
£9.99 is well worth it (as have had at least 5 years of use).
Very powerful !
Very highly recommended !
If you love programming - you would be silly not to !
Just found the updated version here and just made my day!!
I constantly used SmartBasic (Original) for all my concepts due to being extremely fast.
Thank you sooooo much for continuing support from the original.
£9.99 is well worth it (as have had at least 5 years of use).
Very powerful !
Very highly recommended !
If you love programming - you would be silly not to !
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