# Basic Programming Language — Basic Code Interpreter

> Classic Basic programming language interpreter for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Anastasia Kovba.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id500466663 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anastasia Kovba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501308821)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id500466663/reviews.md

## What is Basic Programming Language?

The classic Basic programming language for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Programming language is a perfect tool for studying, complex mathematical calculation, entertainment and many other useful tasks. The application is especially useful for learning the Basic programming language. You have to buy compilations inside the application. Internet connection is required.

- The great programming tool on the AppStore.
- Your programming language for iOS is amazing!

* FEATURES *

- Compile and run your program.
- Text input before program run and text output.
- Enhanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, color themes and additional keyboard.
- Online language reference and several program samples.

* LIMITATIONS *

- Internet connection is required to compile and run a program.
- Graphics, network, file system and real-time input are not supported.
- Maximum running time of a program is 15 seconds.
- Only the simplest Basic syntax is supported.

Look for the "Visual Basic Programming Language" on the AppStore too. Thanks for using the application! 

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Basic is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use - the name is an acronym from Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.

The original Dartmouth Basic was designed in 1964 by John George Kemeny and Thomas Eugene Kurtz at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, USA to provide computer access to non-science students. At the time, nearly all use of computers required writing custom software, which was something only scientists and mathematicians tended to do. The language and its variants became widespread on microcomputers in the late 1970s and 1980s, when it was typically a standard feature, and often actually built into the firmware of the machine.

Basic remains popular to this day in a handful of highly modified dialects and new languages influenced by Basic such as Microsoft Visual Basic. In 2006, 59% of developers for the .Net Framework used Visual Basic .Net as their only programming language.

Before the mid-1960s, computers were extremely expensive and used only for special-purpose tasks. A simple batch processing arrangement ran only a single "job" at a time, one after another. But during the 1960s faster and more affordable computers became available. and as prices decreased newer computer systems supported time-sharing, a system which allows multiple users or processes to use the CPU and memory. In such a system the operating system alternates between running processes, giving each one running time on the CPU before switching to another. The machines had become fast enough that most users could feel they had the machine all to themselves.

By this point the problem of interacting with the computer was a concern. In the batch processing model, users never interacted with the machine directly, instead they tended their jobs to the computer operators. Under the time-sharing model the users were given individual computer terminals and interacted directly. The need for system to simplify this experience, from command line interpreters to programming languages was an area of intense research during the 1960s and 70s.

## Key features

- Compile and run Basic programs
- Text input and output
- Syntax highlighting editor
- Line numbers and color themes
- Online language reference
- Program samples

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Compilations for Basic Programming Language | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Compilations for Basic Programming Language | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-programming-language/id500466663/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very worst

*2024-03-07*

It always showed time exceeded and never showed the result I’m very disappointed with this app never expected

### 1/5 — Compilations

*2023-12-19*

I purchased unlimited compilations yet I try a simple 3 line program and it still says I need to purchase more. Something isn’t working.  It could probably be fixed?

### 1/5 — Don’t install

*2023-12-12*

Yeah you can write the code in peace without ads and stuff it’s good but then when you try to execute you have to pay. Literally gotta pay just for executing my program

### 1/5 — Doug

*2023-07-27*

I agree. Why pay for an ap right off the bat?

### 1/5 — Garbage - don’t waste your time

*2023-01-17*

So apparently you need to buy a number of compilations before it will let you compile and run ANYTHING, because the “free” app lets you compile ZERO times before you have to pay

I can’t imagine how many potential purchases didn’t occur, because you can’t even test the apps function ONCE before it asks you for money - I wouldn’t mind paying for the something that I knew would actually work, but the developer doesn’t seem to understand the basics of marketing their own product

Their loss I guess…

### 1/5 — Не компилируется

*2022-11-21*

Сначала всё норм а когда начинаю запускать скрипт начинает бесконечно грузится

### 1/5 — 初学者不要下载这个app

*2021-10-03*

原因是你只能编译1次程序，之后只能花钱编译。作者想过没有，现在有多少人学习basic啊？

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2021-09-23*

You have to pay to be able to compile

### 3/5 — Pro Apple Basics Con No trial period

*2021-08-18*

I really like how your program supports the classic Apple Basics. Why require the user to purchase compiles right off the bat? How do I  know if I like the interpreter or not? I think it’s a great way to have money coming in. Maybe the first five or six tries are free.

### 1/5 — Worst it is not free

*2021-01-26*

What the hell it is not free

## Frequently asked questions about Basic Programming Language

### What is this app?

This application is a classic Basic programming language interpreter for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It allows you to compile and run Basic programs, making it a tool for studying, complex calculations, and entertainment.

### What are the key features of this Basic programming app?

Key features include the ability to compile and run your programs, text input and output, an enhanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, color themes, and an additional keyboard. It also provides an online language reference and several program samples.

### How much does this app cost?

The application itself is free to download. However, you will need to purchase compilations inside the application to use its full functionality.

### What are the limitations of this app?

An internet connection is required to compile and run programs. Graphics, network, file system, and real-time input are not supported. Programs have a maximum running time of 15 seconds, and only the simplest Basic syntax is supported.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is especially useful for learning the Basic programming language. It's also a great tool for students, hobbyists, or anyone looking to perform simple calculations or experiment with basic programming concepts on their iOS device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.0 — 2019-11-06

Added iOS 13 support.

### 12.0 — 2019-02-21

Fixed "Bad server response" error.

### 11.1 — 2017-12-06

Fixed issue with quotation marks on iOS 11
Added support of iPhone X

### 9.4 — 2016-05-25

Fixed issues with hardware keyboard.

### 7.3 — 2015-02-17

Full support of iOS 8, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
New design of the app icons.
Auto indentation was added to the source code editor.

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