Best BASIC alternatives: apps like BASIC - Programming Language

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated November 2026

BASIC is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to BASIC

MCXi Basic#1

MCXi Basic by Aleksei Neronov

Software development system
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
2.6(5 ratings)
$0.99
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This application provides a development environment for a dialect of the BASIC programming language, designed to be flexible and expandable. It features a command-line interface similar to Dartmouth BASIC, where program lines require numbering.

Learn BASIC Programming#3

Learn BASIC Programming by MochaSoft

Programming made easy.
Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.6(21 ratings)
Free
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Learn to write and run computer programs on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a beginner-friendly introduction to BASIC programming, complete with a debugger and sample code to get you started quickly. Share your creations with friends and build your first game within an hour.