Comparison

Programmer Calculator Lite vs ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler

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

Head to head
About

Programmer Calculator Lite

Features
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This developer calculator contains the following features: Instant conversions between number systems: - Binary - Decimal - Octal - Hexadecimal Arithmetic operations: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division - Mod Logical operations: - AND - OR - NOT - XOR - INC - DEC - SHL - SHR - ROL - ROR Other features: - Copy (long-press) - Paste (long-press) - Share (long-press) - 8, 8U, 16, 16U, 32, 32U, 64 and 64U bit support - Negative numbers allowed - Support fraction values

About

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler

Features
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Master the foundations of computer architecture with the most comprehensive 8086 assembly environment for mobile and desktop. This app transforms your device into a powerful 16-bit workstation, allowing you to write, compile, and debug x86 code without the need for complex virtual machines or DOSBox configurations. Technical Capabilities • Fully integrated 8086 CPU emulation supporting over 60 essential instructions. • Built-in NASM-compatible assembler for instant execution. • Real-time disassembly view to bridge the gap between source code and machine language. • Authentic 1MB memory mapping simulating a true real-mode environment. Advanced Debugging Suite • Precise control with breakpoints and single-step execution. • Live register monitoring for AX, BX, CX, DX, SP, BP, SI, and DI. • Visual FLAGS register tracking (Carry, Zero, Sign, etc.). • Deep memory inspection with a hex-based editor. • Execution logs to trace every instruction cycle. Hardware & System Services • BIOS INT 10h support for screen control, cursor manipulation, and scrolling. • DOS INT 21h support for keyboard input, string output, and program termination. Optimized for Learning • Pre-loaded templates ranging from basic logic to complex algorithms. • Syntax-highlighted editor optimized for low-level coding. • Native performance across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with keyboard shortcut support. Perfect for CS students, OS developers, and retro-computing enthusiasts seeking to understand how software interacts with hardware at the lowest level.

Screenshots

Programmer Calculator Lite4 screens
ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Programmer Calculator Lite at Free against ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler's $1.99. ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Programmer Calculator Lite is free to download; ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Programmer Calculator Lite versus ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgrammer Calculator LiteASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Bustos玥铮 李

In-app purchases

None

Programmer Calculator Lite

No in-app purchases

None

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Programmer Calculator Lite free?
Programmer Calculator Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler free?
ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Programmer Calculator Lite or ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler have ads?
Programmer Calculator Lite shows ads; ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler does not.

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