Comparison

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler vs Learn BASIC Programming

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

Head to head
About

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

Write and execute VB.NET code on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with features like syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard. Requires an internet connection for compilation.

Highlights
  • Compile and run VB.NET programs
  • View program output and errors
  • Custom keyboard for special characters
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Import, export, and share files
Features
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Write VB.NET code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET) is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language, implemented on the .NET Framework. Microsoft launched VB.NET in 2002 as the successor to its original Visual Basic language. Along with Visual C#, VB.NET is one of the two main languages targeting the .NET framework. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting, bracket completion and line numbers - Open, save, import and share VB.NET files. Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

About

Learn BASIC Programming

Learn to write and run computer programs on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a beginner-friendly introduction to BASIC programming, complete with a debugger and sample code to get you started quickly. Share your creations with friends and build your first game within an hour.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly BASIC
  • Write and run programs on iOS
  • Built-in debugger
  • Advanced code editor
  • Sample code included
  • Share code via AirDrop/Email
Features
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Learn BASIC is a beginner-friendly version of BASIC. Everyone can within an hour, write a computer program, and run it on an iPhone/iPad. Why not write a small computer game, and share it with your friends. Learning programming, requires practice. The build in debugger, make it easy to test run and find problems in the code. - Advanced code editor with syntax colors. - Debugger with step function and breakpoints. - Network access is not required. - Share code using AirDrop or Email. - Sample code. - Download more samples from the Internet. - The help sections learns you quickly, to write code. - Free to use.

Screenshots

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler4 screens
Learn BASIC Programming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn BASIC Programming at none against Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's 1. Learn BASIC Programming also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 25%). Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn BASIC Programming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn BASIC Programming holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's written reviews are positive against 57% of Learn BASIC Programming's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler versus Learn BASIC Programming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Basic (VB.NET) CompilerLearn BASIC Programming
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings)3.6 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaMochaSoft

Customer experience

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Learn BASIC Programming

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

Learn BASIC Programming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler free?
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn BASIC Programming free?
Learn BASIC Programming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler or Learn BASIC Programming?
Learn BASIC Programming is rated higher. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Learn BASIC Programming averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler or Learn BASIC Programming have ads?
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler shows ads; Learn BASIC Programming does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler or Learn BASIC Programming?
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler ships an update every 2 months, and Learn BASIC Programming every 2 months. Most recently, Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler was updated on August 16, 2026 and Learn BASIC Programming on August 19, 2026.

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