Comparison

BASIC Programming Compiler vs gcc

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

gcc

Practice computer programming languages like C, C++, Fortran, and Modula-2. This tool is ideal for computer science students and high schoolers exploring software engineering. Easily reset the app if your code encounters errors.

Highlights
  • Practice C, C++, Fortran, Modula-2
  • Includes GCC versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0
  • Code testing functionality
  • App reset feature
  • Suitable for students
Features
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This app allows you to practice some computer languages from the gcc suite. Versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0 are included with the following languages: c, c++, Fortran, and Modula-2. Test your code ... if something goes wrong, just reset the app! It is a good tool for students in computer science programs and high school students to realize whether they are attracted to the field of software engineering.

Screenshots

BASIC Programming Compiler4 screens
gcc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: gcc at 100% against BASIC Programming Compiler's 0%. gcc also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BASIC Programming Compiler's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price 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. BASIC Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. gcc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

gcc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BASIC Programming Compiler has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BASIC Programming Compiler's written reviews are positive against 100% of gcc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BASIC Programming Compiler ships an update every 5 weeks, gcc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BASIC Programming Compiler versus gcc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASIC Programming Compilergcc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB364 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKetan AppaLuis Acevedo-Arreguin

Customer experience

BASIC Programming Compiler

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

gcc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BASIC Programming Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

gcc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BASIC Programming Compiler free?
BASIC Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is gcc free?
gcc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BASIC Programming Compiler or gcc?
gcc is rated higher. BASIC Programming Compiler averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while gcc averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BASIC Programming Compiler or gcc have ads?
BASIC Programming Compiler shows ads; gcc does not.
Which is updated more often, BASIC Programming Compiler or gcc?
BASIC Programming Compiler ships an update every 5 weeks, and gcc every 7 months. Most recently, BASIC Programming Compiler was updated on September 25, 2026 and gcc on October 1, 2026.

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