Comparison

Funcy vs QuackBASIC

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

Head to head
About

Funcy

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Funcy is a simple IDE with an object-oriented language designed to help you learn and practise modern functional and type-driven programming. The app contains many code examples that explain various programming concepts from beginner to advanced.

About

QuackBASIC

Learn and code in BASIC programming with a user-friendly interpreter. Write, execute, and debug programs on your device, with full language support and preloaded examples. Relive the charm of classic programming with a retro design.

Highlights
  • Write and execute BASIC code
  • Full language support
  • Interactive library with explanations
  • Preloaded example programs
  • Retro-inspired design
  • Save and load projects
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Learn, Code, and Relive the Golden Era of Programming! Bring the nostalgic experience of BASIC programming to your fingertips with this powerful yet easy-to-use BASIC interpreter! Whether you're a beginner diving into the fundamentals of programming or a seasoned developer looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, QuackBASIC is the perfect playground for all coding enthusiasts. • Write and Execute Code On-the-Go: Type, run, and debug BASIC programs directly on your device with a sleek and intuitive interface. • Full Language Support: Includes essential commands like PRINT, GOTO, INPUT, and advanced constructs like CASE OF, loops (FOR, DO, WHILE), and mathematical functions (SIN, COS, TAN, etc.). • Interactive Library: Browse through built-in functions with detailed explanations and load example programs to get started quickly. • Preloaded Examples: Explore classic programming examples like Hangman, Fibonacci, Prime Numbers, and more, to learn by example or inspire your own creations. • Retro-Inspired Design: Relive the charm of classic BASIC editors with a clean, minimalist, and functional design. • Save & Load Projects: Save your progress and load your favourite .BAS programs with ease. Share your creations with the community! • Customisable Settings: Tweak the interface to your liking with handy configuration options. BASIC (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a high-level programming language designed for ease of use & learning.

Screenshots

Funcy2 screens
QuackBASIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Funcy at none against QuackBASIC's 1. Funcy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). 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. QuackBASIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Funcy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Funcy ships an update every 3 days, QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Funcy versus QuackBASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuncyQuackBASIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpaceTekAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Funcy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuackBASIC

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Funcy free?
Funcy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuackBASIC free?
QuackBASIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Funcy or QuackBASIC have ads?
QuackBASIC shows ads; Funcy does not.
Which is updated more often, Funcy or QuackBASIC?
Funcy ships an update every 3 days, and QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. Most recently, Funcy was updated on October 10, 2026 and QuackBASIC on September 30, 2026.

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