Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler vs G Blox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
G Blox
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GBlox Mobile App is a robot control software used to control the Mingo Robot. With its uniquely designed interface, GBlox allows Learners to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in a fun way, through predefined instructions and advanced logic to achieve more complex tasks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G Blox at none against Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler's 1. G Blox also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G Blox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler ships an update every 2 months, G Blox daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler | G Blox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketan Appa | Mingo Blox Ltd |
In-app purchases
Visual Basic (VB.NET) Compiler
- Upgrade$2.99
G Blox
No in-app purchases
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