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HotPaw Basic

HotPaw Basic

by HotPaw Productions

7 ratings
21 reviews
📚 Education
🔧 Utilities
$4.99

Details

Released
September 29, 2010
Updated
March 25, 2025

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

HotPaw Productions
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Experience retro computing by typing and running Basic programs on your iPhone or iPad. This app functions as a programmable calculator and can display simple line graphics, Morse code audio, and perform FFT analysis.

✓Retro text-mode Basic interpreter
✓Programmable calculator functionality
✓Simple line graphics display
✓Morse Code audio output
✓FFT analysis
✓GPS location support
✓MQTT and BTLE communications
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What's New in HotPaw Basic

1.8.1

March 25, 2025

Bug fixes and stability enhancements. Improved Morse Code audio.

User reviews

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Don't buy

Don't buy. Lots of functions do not work.
EExprogery

It lives on.

Thanks for keeping Chipmunk Basic alive! 👍🏻
Ttd_fan

Good BASIC Interpreter

Amazing little app! It needs some ingenuity to load existing BASIC programs (using copy & paste) but seems to work fine. It has some useful additional functions and some examples of how to use them would be useful.
LMLegend Of A Mind

Lots of bugs

Don't buy. Lots of functions do not work.
EExprogery

跟palm系统的ybasic两码事

太次了
以前用过palm系统，palm下的hotpaw basic也叫ybasic很好，ios下花了30大洋不好用，钱白花了
织织布数鸡
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FAQ

What is HotPaw Basic?

HotPaw Basic is a mobile application that recreates the experience of a text-mode Basic interpreter on iPhones and iPads. It allows users to type and run Basic programs, functioning as a programmable calculator with additional features like graphics and communication support.

What devices does HotPaw Basic support?

HotPaw Basic is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

How much does HotPaw Basic cost?

HotPaw Basic is a paid application, priced at $4.99.

What is the age rating for HotPaw Basic?

HotPaw Basic has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is HotPaw Basic updated?

The latest version of HotPaw Basic is 1.8.1, and it was last updated on March 25, 2025. This indicates a recent update and ongoing support.

Does HotPaw Basic have ads?

No, HotPaw Basic does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without any ad interruptions.

What kind of Basic language features does HotPaw Basic support?

HotPaw Basic supports a minimal Basic language including commands like LET, IF, FOR, GOTO, PRINT, INPUT, and functions such as INT(), ABS(), SIN(), COS(), and LEN(). It also includes features for graphics, audio, and communication.

Can HotPaw Basic be used for advanced tasks?

Yes, in addition to basic programming, HotPaw Basic supports line graphics, Morse Code audio, FFT analysis, GPS location, and MQTT and BTLE communications, offering capabilities beyond a simple interpreter.