VHDL Compiler vs Calcsharp Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VHDL Compiler
Write and test VHDL code on your mobile device. This application is designed for learning and executing VHDL snippets using the GHDL simulator. It offers a code editor with syntax highlighting and a custom keyboard for efficient input.
- Compile and run VHDL programs
- View program output and errors
- Custom keyboard for VHDL characters
- Advanced source code editor
- Syntax highlighting and line numbers
- Import, open, save, and share files
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Write VHDL code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Language) is a hardware description language used in electronic design automation to describe digital and mixed-signal systems such as field-programmable gate arrays and integrated circuits. VHDL can also be used as a general purpose parallel programming language. This app uses the open-source GHDL simulator (http://ghdl.free.fr). GHDL is a VHDL compiler that can execute (nearly) any VHDL program. GHDL is not a synthesis tool: you cannot create a netlist with GHDL (yet). 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 and line numbers - Open, save, import and share VHDL files. Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - All entities should be have the same name as their files.
Calcsharp Pro
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It uses a different approach from a conventional calculator, which is more natural to the way people calculate. When you calculate on a conventional calculator, each time you enter a new number you lose sight of the previous one. And if you make a mistake in the middle of a long expression, you have to start all over. In Calcsharp, you can see all of what you are calculating, and expressions can easily be edited and saved. Features: - Evaluate mathematical expressions step by step - Large number of built-in functions and operators - Large number of predefined mathematical and physical constants - Support for fractions - Supports for decimal, hexadecimal, octal and binary numbers - Works with "Infinity" and "Not-a-number" - Three kinds of parentheses - Unlimited size of expressions - Unlimited depth of nesting - Expression builder - Expression history - Three different chalkboard background (green, blue and black)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VHDL Compiler at Free against Calcsharp Pro's $1.99. VHDL Compiler also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Calcsharp Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
VHDL Compiler is free to download; Calcsharp Pro costs $1.99 up front. VHDL Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calcsharp Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
VHDL Compiler ships an update every 2 months, Calcsharp Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VHDL Compiler | Calcsharp Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketan Appa | Nikola Stepan |
In-app purchases
VHDL Compiler
- Upgrade$2.99
Calcsharp Pro
No in-app purchases
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