BASIC Programming Compiler vs QRSweb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BASIC Programming Compiler
Learn and test code snippets in BASIC on your iOS device. This app features a source code editor with syntax highlighting, a custom keyboard for easy input, and the ability to compile and run your programs. It utilizes the FreeBASIC compiler for a powerful coding experience.
- Compile and run BASIC programs
- View program output and errors
- Select and run code chunks
- Custom keyboard for easy input
- Advanced source code editor
- Open, save, import, and share files
- Language reference included
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Write BASIC code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use. This app uses the free/open source (GPL) FreeBASIC compiler (https://www.freebasic.net) as backend. FreeBASIC is a high-level programming language supporting procedural, object-orientated and meta-programming paradigms, with a syntax compatible to Microsoft QuickBASIC. Features: - Compile and run your program - View program output or detailed error - Select and run chunk of codes - 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 bas files. - Language reference - Install packages Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - Only 1 file can be run at a time - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. If your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation. See the Reference tab in the app for code examples
QRSweb
Access and read your entire book collection offline, without needing an internet connection. Enjoy your library anytime, anywhere.
- Offline book access
- No internet required
- Read your entire library
- Available on iOS devices
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Now you can read without internet and have access to all your books offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BASIC Programming Compiler at 3.1 against QRSweb's 1.3. BASIC Programming Compiler also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). QRSweb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BASIC Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRSweb asks for nothing beyond the download.
BASIC Programming Compiler holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.
BASIC Programming Compiler ships an update every 5 weeks, QRSweb every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BASIC Programming Compiler | QRSweb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better | 1.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ketan Appa | Technoomni Limited |
Customer experience
BASIC Programming Compiler
QRSweb
In-app purchases
BASIC Programming Compiler
- Upgrade$2.99
QRSweb
No in-app purchases
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