BASIC Programming Compiler vs Anchor
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
Anchor
Connect your daily struggles with scripture. This app surfaces relevant Bible verses and practical steps tailored to your situation. It offers a peaceful space to reflect on God's Word and take simple, actionable steps.
- Biblical guidance for real life
- Save scripture sessions
- Gentle reminders
- Bible-based practical steps
- Connect struggles with scripture
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Anchor is a quiet space to connect your struggles with Scripture. You share what you are going through, and Anchor surfaces verses and practical, Bible based steps that fit your situation. Each session helps you slow down, hear God’s Word clearly, and respond with simple actions you can take today. • Biblical guidance for real life moments • Save sessions to revisit verses that spoke to you • Gentle reminders to stay anchored in Scripture • Ten percent of profits go toward supporting the local church and ministries that share God’s Word Anchor is not about hype or empty motivation. It is about staying grounded in God’s Word and walking it out one step at a time. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anchor at 100% against BASIC Programming Compiler's 0%. Anchor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). BASIC Programming Compiler's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BASIC Programming Compiler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Anchor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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 Anchor's.
BASIC Programming Compiler ships an update every 5 weeks, Anchor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BASIC Programming Compiler | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketan Appa | Shawn Markosky |
Customer experience
BASIC Programming Compiler
Anchor
In-app purchases
BASIC Programming Compiler
- Upgrade$2.99
Anchor
- Anchor$2.997 Days
- Anchor Annual Plan$79.991 Year








