UDevice vs Classic BASIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UDevice
This app offers a comprehensive suite of developer and testing tools. It includes network utilities like HTTP(s) capture and DNS parsing, alongside system information and file management capabilities. Ideal for development, testing, and device management.
- HTTP(s) Capture/Rewrite
- SSH and Terminal access
- Python3 interpreter
- Cookie editing
- Network utilities (Ping, DNS, Traceroute, Port Scan)
- File manager
- Device fingerprinting and system info
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Make device debugging, network diagnostics, and security research more efficient. The app includes a rich set of professional tools covering network packet capture, request rewriting, SSH, local terminal, Python 3, file management, cookie editing, log analysis, JSON formatting, regular expressions, Ping, DNS lookup, Traceroute, port scanning, LAN scanning, and more. You can also view real-time device status and key system information, including CPU, system, network, memory, display, browser environment, and other device data, helping you quickly understand the current state of your device. Whether for development debugging, testing and troubleshooting, security research, or daily device management, everything can be done in one app.
Classic BASIC
A retro-inspired BASIC programming environment for modern devices. Write, run, and save line-numbered programs with classic commands and graphics. Includes built-in examples, games, and a programming guide for an approachable learning experience.
- Line-numbered BASIC programming
- Built-in program catalog
- Classic BASIC commands
- Graphics commands
- Built-in games
- Programming guidebook
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Classic BASIC is a retro-inspired BASIC programming environment designed for modern devices. Write line-numbered BASIC programs, run them instantly, save your work, load built-in examples, explore graphics commands, and learn programming with the included guidebook. Classic BASIC preserves the familiar feel of classic home computers while providing a clean, touch-friendly experience for today's users. Features include: • Traditional line-numbered BASIC programming • Built-in program catalog • Classic commands such as LIST, RUN, SAVE, LOAD, NEW, and CATALOG • Graphics commands for drawing lines, circles, boxes, and screen output • Built-in games including Block Drop and Astro Blaster • Touch game keyboard support for interactive games • External keyboard support with ESC and CTRL+C break commands • Display modes including Green, Amber, and DOS-style color • Built-in programming guide • File support for saving and loading your own programs Classic BASIC is designed for beginners, hobbyists, retro-computing enthusiasts, students, and anyone who wants a simple programming environment that feels immediate, approachable, and fun. Type a line. Run it. Change it. Learn by doing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Classic BASIC at weekly against UDevice's every 3 weeks. Classic BASIC also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). UDevice's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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
UDevice costs $4.99 and Classic BASIC $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for UDevice against 4.5 for Classic BASIC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDevice has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, Classic BASIC weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UDevice | Classic BASIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (36 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #49 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Nathan Baughman |
Customer experience
UDevice
Classic BASIC
In-app purchases
UDevice
No in-app purchases
Classic BASIC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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