Comparison

TriFAn vs MinimalBASIC

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

Head to head
About

TriFAn

Enhance your train simulation experience with a realistic electronic timetable display. This add-on requires the "Zusi 3" train simulator to function.

Highlights
  • Electronic Timetable Display (ETD) simulation
  • EBuLa functionality
  • Add-on for Zusi 3
  • Realistic modern locomotive gauge
Features
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This app is an add-on for the german train simulator "Zusi 3". It simulates a certain gauge of modern locomotives: the Electronic Timetable Display ETD (EBuLa in german). In order to use this app properly you will need the train simulator "Zusi". "Zusi" is not part of this app!

About

MinimalBASIC

Features
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Unlock the power of minimalistic coding with MinimalBasic, an intuitive platform for writing and executing BASIC language programs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer, MinimalBasic offers a user-friendly interface and syntax highlighting for efficient coding. With a built-in code editor and interpreter, you can write, debug, and run your code seamlessly. Compliant with the ECMA-55 standard, MinimalBasic ensures compatibility and reliability. The platform integrates modern technologies like ANTLR4, allowing you to harness the latest innovations in software development. With a wide range of features and options, MinimalBasic caters to projects of all scopes and types. Tested against over 200 National Bureau of Standards tests, MinimalBasic guarantees adherence to the ECMA-55 Minimal BASIC standard. Whether you're tackling small projects or complex applications, MinimalBasic is the go-to platform for swift and effective software development. Key Features: - Intuitive BASIC language coding platform - Syntax highlighting for easy code navigation - Built-in code editor and interpreter - ECMA-55 compliant for reliability - Integration with modern programming technologies - Tested against National Bureau of Standards tests - Suitable for beginners and experienced programmers alike Experience the efficiency and simplicity of coding with MinimalBasic. Start your programming journey today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TriFAn at none against MinimalBASIC's shown. TriFAn also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). MinimalBASIC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TriFAn ships an update fortnightly, MinimalBASIC every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
TriFAn versus MinimalBASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriFAnMinimalBASIC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolger MaassAntonio J. Gonzalez

In-app purchases

None

TriFAn

No in-app purchases

None

MinimalBASIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TriFAn free?
TriFAn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MinimalBASIC free?
MinimalBASIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TriFAn or MinimalBASIC have ads?
MinimalBASIC shows ads; TriFAn does not.
Which is updated more often, TriFAn or MinimalBASIC?
TriFAn ships an update fortnightly, and MinimalBASIC every 10 months. Most recently, TriFAn was updated on November 2, 2026 and MinimalBASIC on November 3, 2026.

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