# MCXi Basic vs TabletBasic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TabletBasic at 100% against MCXi Basic's 0%. TabletBasic also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.0). MCXi Basic's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

TabletBasic is free to download; MCXi Basic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TabletBasic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MCXi Basic's written reviews are positive against 100% of TabletBasic's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MCXi Basic | TabletBasic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcxi-basic/id1059217962/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletbasic/id6787096669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksei Neronov](https://appshunter.io/developer/551009381) | [Andrey Sapunov](https://appshunter.io/developer/510128268) |

## What reviewers say

### MCXi Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcxi-basic/id1059217962)

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.

**Highlights:** BASIC programming language dialect, GW-BASIC compatibility, Flexible and expandable design, Command-line IDE, Numbered program lines, Direct mode commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TabletBasic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletbasic/id6787096669)

Learn programming with a retro BASIC environment inspired by classic tools. Write, run, and experiment with code in a focused IDE, explore sample programs, and follow beginner-friendly lessons. It's a modern educational tool for mastering a practical programming language.

**Highlights:** Retro IDE for writing and running BASIC programs, Immediate mode for quick command testing, 80 built-in sample programs, Beginner-friendly lessons, Learn core programming concepts, Simple graphics drawing capabilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MCXi Basic free?

MCXi Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TabletBasic free?

TabletBasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MCXi Basic or TabletBasic?

TabletBasic is rated higher. MCXi Basic averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TabletBasic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MCXi Basic or TabletBasic have ads?

Neither MCXi Basic nor TabletBasic shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*