Comparison

VHDL Compiler vs Calcsharp Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Calcsharp Pro

Features
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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)

Screenshots

VHDL Compiler4 screens
Calcsharp Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VHDL Compiler versus Calcsharp Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVHDL CompilerCalcsharp Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaNikola Stepan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VHDL Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

Calcsharp Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VHDL Compiler free?
VHDL Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calcsharp Pro free?
Calcsharp Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VHDL Compiler or Calcsharp Pro have ads?
VHDL Compiler shows ads; Calcsharp Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, VHDL Compiler or Calcsharp Pro?
VHDL Compiler ships an update every 2 months, and Calcsharp Pro every 2 days. Most recently, VHDL Compiler was updated on September 9, 2026 and Calcsharp Pro on September 22, 2026.

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