# Hand BASIC vs Old Net Navigator

The clearest difference is rating: Old Net Navigator at 5.0 against Hand BASIC's 4.4. Old Net Navigator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Hand BASIC's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hand BASIC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Old Net Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Old Net Navigator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Hand BASIC's written reviews are positive against 75% of Old Net Navigator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hand BASIC | Old Net Navigator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-basic-cbm-flavor/id394924289/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-net-navigator/id1547708418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ahmad Hawwash](https://appshunter.io/developer/382404352) | [Richard Bettridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299856753) |

## What reviewers say

### Hand BASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-basic-cbm-flavor/id394924289)

Learn and program in BASIC language on your mobile device. This app offers a compatible version of Commodore's BASIC, ideal for students, scientists, and productivity workers. It includes a text editor, file management, and optional graphics extensions.

**Highlights:** Commodore 64 BASIC V2 compatible, Full-speed execution on device, Load/save files with directory creation, Full-featured iPhone text editor, Optional graphics extension with GML, In-app help and sample code

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graphics Extension | $9.99 | one-time |
| Graphics Extension for iPad | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful C64 BASIC implementation
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun retro experience
- 📚 Comprehensive documentation and help resources
- ⚡ Fast execution compared to original hardware
- 💾 Save and load functionality works reliably

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Infinite loops cause app to hang with no break mechanism
- ⌨️ On-screen keyboard difficult to use on iPad
- 📋 No copy/paste functionality in older versions
- 🔧 Missing PEEK and POKE commands
- ❌ Cannot delete unwanted programs

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loops freeze the app with no way to stop execution
- Graphics mode (SCREEN 1) pops up briefly then disappears
- On-screen keyboard functions dance around screen on iPad with external keyboard
- Low Power Mode cuts program speed in half on iPhone
- Program runs original version instead of edited version

**Requested features**

- Run/Stop button to break out of infinite loops
- Bluetooth keyboard support
- Changeable font options
- Copy/paste functionality
- PEEK and POKE command support


### Old Net Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-net-navigator/id1547708418)

Experience the authentic 90s internet with this dedicated browser. Surf archived websites from 1996-2001, save bookmarks, share links, and print full web pages.

**Highlights:** Authentic 90s browsing experience, Surf archived websites (1996-2001), Access TheOldNet.com and Internet Archive, Save bookmarks, Share links, Print full web pages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hand BASIC free?

Hand BASIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Old Net Navigator free?

Old Net Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hand BASIC or Old Net Navigator?

Old Net Navigator is rated higher. Hand BASIC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Old Net Navigator averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Hand BASIC or Old Net Navigator have ads?

Neither Hand BASIC nor Old Net Navigator shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*