# Learn BASIC Programming vs iExcel Now

The clearest difference is rating: iExcel Now at 5.0 against Learn BASIC Programming's 3.6. iExcel Now also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Learn BASIC Programming's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iExcel Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn BASIC Programming has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn BASIC Programming | iExcel Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-basic-programming/id1469203171/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iexcel-now/id1600110295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MochaSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/284741182) | [University of Nebraska Medical Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/886768616) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn BASIC Programming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-basic-programming/id1469203171)

Learn to write and run computer programs on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a beginner-friendly introduction to BASIC programming, complete with a debugger and sample code to get you started quickly. Share your creations with friends and build your first game within an hour.

**Highlights:** Beginner-friendly BASIC, Write and run programs on iOS, Built-in debugger, Advanced code editor, Sample code included, Share code via AirDrop/Email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iExcel Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iexcel-now/id1600110295)

Access event details, news, and staff information for a simulation center. Explore the facility with a virtual tour and find links to data capture and database resources.

**Highlights:** Event information, Upcoming activities, DGC news, Staff information, Virtual tour, Resource links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn BASIC Programming free?

Learn BASIC Programming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iExcel Now free?

iExcel Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Learn BASIC Programming or iExcel Now?

iExcel Now is rated higher. Learn BASIC Programming averages 3.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while iExcel Now averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Learn BASIC Programming or iExcel Now have ads?

Neither Learn BASIC Programming nor iExcel Now shows ads.

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