CPU8 vs Bar Exam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPU8
Explore the inner workings of an 8-bit computer through simulation. Write, assemble, and run programs to understand computer instructions and their relationships with hardware components. Includes an assembler, sample programs, and educational resources.
- 8-bit computer simulator
- Built-in assembler with manual
- Control clock speed and single-step execution
- 16 instructions and 3 pseudo-instructions
- 7 sample assembler programs
- Links to Ben Eater videos
- History of computing content
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Students or software programmers who want to learn how computers work will love this app. CPU8 simulates the SAP-1 (Simple As Possible) 8-bit bread board computer that was famously the star of a series of videos by Ben Eater. Using it, you can control a fully realized computer that utilizes microcode to illustrate the operation of individual computer instructions and their interrelationships with general purpose registers, program counters, memory registers, instruction registers, bus and memory through "control words". In addition, CPU8 contains an assembler that allows you to write programs and convert them into the machine language of the included simulated computer. A full programming manual is included. Write, assemble and run programs using this 8-bit computer to see how the process works from start to finish. FEATURES - Assembler for the 8-bit computer (with manual) - the 8-bit computer simulator - 16 instructions - 3 pseudo instructions - 16 address spaces - control the speed of the simulated computer clock - single step through programs or run to the end - 7 sample assembler programs to get started - links to all the Ben Eater design and teaching videos - A short history of computing through the ages (37 chapters) Suitable for classroom study, independent study or just for the sheer enjoyment of playing with a computer that you can watch and learn from. No individual information is accessed. Oh, did we mention it has wonderful flashing lights!
Bar Exam
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Are you gearing up to conquer the Bar Exam and earn your place in the legal world? Look no further than the "Bar Exam" app, your comprehensive and pocket-sized guide to success. This app is your trusty companion on the journey to becoming a legal professional, offering a wealth of features and resources to ensure your preparation is top-notch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CPU8 at 12.0 against Bar Exam's 16.4. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CPU8 | Bar Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cordova Bay Entertainment Group, Inc | Martin Tseng |
In-app purchases
CPU8
No in-app purchases
Bar Exam
No in-app purchases
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