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BASIC vs Learn Fortran | FortranPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

BASIC

Learn and experiment with the classic BASIC programming language. This app provides a user-friendly environment to write, run, and understand BASIC code, complete with examples for various commands and functions. Ideal for beginners and those nostalgic for early computing.

Highlights
  • BASIC code interpreter
  • Interactive programming environment
  • Examples for PRINT, INPUT, IF/THEN
  • FOR/NEXT loops and GOTO/GOSUB
  • Graphics commands (TEXT, CIRCLE, RECT, LINE)
  • Mathematical functions
  • SOUND and DELAY commands
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BASIC: THE FEELING OF THE GOOD OLD TIMES ! 10 INPUT A 20 B = SIN(A) 30 PRINT "ANSWER: ", B 40 END BASIC USER'S GUIDE: • PRINT 10 PRINT "HELLO WORLD !" 20 END • INPUT 10 INPUT “A=”, A 20 PRINT A 30 END • IF...THEN... Number Comparison: 10 INPUT A 20 IF A>90 THEN B=“A” 30 PRINT B 40 END Conditional Operators: > greater than < less than >= greater than or equal to => equal to or greater than <= less than or equal to =< equal to or less than = equal to == equal to <> not equal to != not equal to THEN can be followed by GOTO, GOSUB, INPUT, PRINT. String Comparison: 10 INPUT A 20 IF A=“TOM” THEN PRINT “BOY” 30 END Conditional Operators: = is == is <> is not != is not • FOR...NEXT... 10 FOR I=1 TO 4 STEP 2 20 PRINT “HELLO”, I 30 NEXT I 40 END STEP specifies the counter increment for each loop. If STEP doesn’t exit, the default increment is 1. FOR...NEXT... loop can be nested. 10 FOR I=1 TO 5 20 FOR J=1 TO 4 30 PRINT I, J 40 NEXT J 50 NEXT I 60 END • GOTO 10 ... 20 ... 30 ... 40 GOTO 10 50 ... • GOSUB 10 PRINT “H” 20 GOSUB 100 30 PRINT “L” 40 END 100 PRINT “A” 110 RETURN • SOUND 10 SOUND C, M, 0.5 The line 10 plays Middle C piano note for 0.5 seconds. Note: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B Pitch Range: L (low), M (middle), H (high) Lasting Time: specifies how long a note lasts. C, D, E, F, G, A, B can also be labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. (C# as 1#). • TEXT 10 TEXT “HELLO”, x, y, size (x,y): position of the string “HELLO”. • CIRCLE 10 CIRCLE x, y, radius (x,y): the center of the circle. • RECTANGLE 10 RECT x, y, width, height (x,y): top-left point of the rectangle. • LINE 10 LINE x1, y1, x2, y2 (x1,y1): the starting point of the line. (x2,y2): the ending point of the line. • POINT 10 POINT x, y (x,y): the position of the point. • CLR: clear the edit window. • CLS: clear the graph window. • DELAY 10 DELAY 0.5 0.5:lasting time in seconds This function is used to suspend execution of a program for a particular time. • CURVE 10 CURVE x, y, radius, 0, PI 0: starting angle PI: ending angle The curve draws clockwise with center (x,y). • Mathematical Functions: SIN(X), COS(X), TAN(X), COT(X), ASIN(X), ACOS(X), ATAN(X), SINH(X), COSH(X), TANH(X), ASINH(X), ACOSH(X), ATANH(X). SQR(X): square root of x. ABS(X): absolute value of x. FCT(X): x factorial. LOG(X): natural logarithm of x. LOG10(X): base-10 logarithm of x. LOG2(X) :base-2 logarithm of x. EXP(X): base-e exponential of x. ERF(X): the error function of x. ERFC(X): the complementary error function of x. ROUND(X) :integral nearest to x. CEIL(X): the smallest integral that is not less than x. FLOOR(X): the largest integral that is not greater than x. TGAMMA(X): the gamma function of x. LGAMMA(X): the natural logarithm of the absolute value of the gamma function of x. • Reserved Variables: INKEY : once a key is pressed, the value of INKEY changes. RND : a random number. PI : π • Some Tips: 1. Undo & Redo typing on iPhone with a shake. 2. Copy an Emoji or some character from other places (like Notes), then paste them on the edit window. 3. Exponentiation is expressed as X^Y.

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Learn Fortran | FortranPad

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Unlock the power of Fortran, the premier language for high-performance scientific and numerical computing. "Learn Fortran" is your comprehensive, all-in-one guide, taking you from the fundamentals to more advanced concepts through a structured and interactive learning path. Designed for students, scientists, engineers, and any developer new to the language, our app breaks down complex topics into 115 easy-to-digest lessons. Key Features: A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM Master Fortran with 115 total lessons, organized into logical modules. Topics include: Overview of Fortran, Development Environment, Variables and Data Types, Operators and Expressions, Conditional Statements, and much more. Clearly track your progress for each module and for your entire course. INTERACTIVE LEARNING & QUIZZES Reinforce your knowledge with quizzes at the end of lessons. Get immediate, detailed feedback on your answers. The "Detailed Review of All Questions" shows you exactly what you got right and wrong, helping you learn from your mistakes. TRACK YOUR SUCCESS Visit your personal Stats screen to see your "Overall Progress" as a percentage. Stay motivated by tracking your learning habits, including your "Best Streak," "Last Active" day, and total "Lessons Completed." Pick up where you left off with the "Recent Activities" log. POWERFUL SEARCH & HELP Find the exact lesson you need with a built-in search tool. Discover popular topics with quick-access tags like #feature, #program, and #functions. Get real-world help when you are stuck. The "Help Center" integrates directly with Stack Overflow, letting you search for answers to your Fortran questions without leaving the app. A FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE Learn in comfort with both a clean "Light Mode" and a focused "Dark Mode." Personalize your app by choosing from over 20 different "Color Themes." Organize your learning modules to your liking. Toggle between a "List View" or a "Grid View" at any time from the settings menu. Our course covers all the essential topics you need, including: Overview of Fortran Programming History and Evolution of Fortran Importance of Fortran in Scientific Computing Fortran Standards (77, 90, 95, 2003+) Features and Applications Variables, Data Types, and Operators Stop reading dry documentation and start learning interactively. Download "Learn Fortran" today and build your foundation in high-performance computing.

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BASIC4 screens
Learn Fortran | FortranPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Fortran | FortranPad at $1.99 against BASIC's $2.99. Learn Fortran | FortranPad also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BASIC costs $2.99 and Learn Fortran | FortranPad $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BASIC versus Learn Fortran | FortranPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASICLearn Fortran | FortranPad
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer俊 姜Muhammad Umair

In-app purchases

None

BASIC

No in-app purchases

None

Learn Fortran | FortranPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BASIC free?
BASIC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Fortran | FortranPad free?
Learn Fortran | FortranPad costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BASIC or Learn Fortran | FortranPad have ads?
Neither BASIC nor Learn Fortran | FortranPad shows ads.

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