Comparison

BASIC Programming Compiler vs Ethical Hacking Labs

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

Ethical Hacking Labs

Features
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Learn ethical hacking, penetration testing, web security, OSINT, Linux privilege escalation, and CTF methodology through hands-on interactive labs. Ethical Hacking Labs is built for beginners, cybersecurity students, developers, pentesters, Red Team professionals, and CTF players. Move beyond passive theory with structured learning paths, realistic simulated targets, a Linux-style terminal, practical investigations, and mission-based challenges. STRUCTURED LEARNING PATHS Progress from fundamentals to advanced exploitation through technical explanations, quizzes, and practical labs. • Web Security — SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR, SSRF, SSTI, API attacks, authentication flaws, command injection, file inclusion, and more. • OSINT — search methodology, usernames, public profiles, metadata, files, image and video analysis, Git history, evidence correlation, and investigation workflows. • Internal Security — network pentesting, Linux enumeration, services, processes, credentials, containers, runtime weaknesses, and privilege escalation. 90+ INTERACTIVE HACKING LABS Identify, exploit, verify, and understand vulnerabilities inside safe simulated environments. Practice techniques including: • SQLi, blind injection and command injection • Reflected, stored and DOM XSS • CSRF, authentication bypass and IDOR • SSRF, prototype pollution and API attacks • Linux enumeration, SUID, sudo abuse, cron and PATH hijacking • Docker, LXD, credential hunting and privilege escalation OSINT INVESTIGATIONS Practice structured open-source intelligence workflows involving search engines, public information, metadata, files, images, videos, Git history, encoding, evidence correlation, and advanced capstone investigations. HACKER ARENAS — CTF MODE Take on mission-based Arena challenges with chained vulnerabilities and no guided solution. Capture flags and prove your methodology under pressure. REALISTIC MOBILE TERMINAL • Linux-style command interface • Smart command and path suggestions • TAB completion • Simulated tools, filesystems, users, permissions, services and networks • Realistic command output and attack workflows • Core labs execute locally with no remote target required OPERATOR PROGRESSION • Earn XP and advance through hacker ranks • Unlock achievements and mastery records • Track learning paths and Arena missions • Optional cloud progress synchronization KEY FEATURES • Core training works offline • No advertising • Safe environment for legal and authorized learning • Multiple interface and terminal themes • Multiple supported languages • Regular new labs and technical improvements WHO IS IT FOR? • Beginners learning practical ethical hacking • Cybersecurity students • Developers learning how vulnerabilities work • Pentesters and Red Teamers refining methodology • OSINT learners • CTF players Ethical Hacking Labs is an educational cybersecurity simulator intended exclusively for defensive security education and authorized penetration testing practice. Enter the lab. Enumerate the target. Investigate the evidence. Exploit the weakness. Capture the flag.

Screenshots

BASIC Programming Compiler4 screens
Ethical Hacking Labs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ethical Hacking Labs at 5.0 against BASIC Programming Compiler's 3.1. Ethical Hacking Labs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). BASIC Programming Compiler's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. Ethical Hacking Labs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ethical Hacking Labs 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BASIC Programming Compiler versus Ethical Hacking Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASIC Programming CompilerEthical Hacking Labs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaDavid Fodor

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BASIC Programming Compiler

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

Ethical Hacking Labs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BASIC Programming Compiler free?
BASIC Programming Compiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ethical Hacking Labs free?
Ethical Hacking Labs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BASIC Programming Compiler or Ethical Hacking Labs?
Ethical Hacking Labs is rated higher. BASIC Programming Compiler averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ethical Hacking Labs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BASIC Programming Compiler or Ethical Hacking Labs have ads?
BASIC Programming Compiler shows ads; Ethical Hacking Labs does not.

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