Comparison

VHDL Ref vs VHDL Manual

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

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About

VHDL Ref

This app serves as a quick reference for VHDL and Verilog, two popular Hardware Description Languages. It offers a searchable dictionary of keywords, operators, and data types, along with examples and common functions for each language. Designed for engineers and students, it facilitates cross-language comparison and filtering by language elements.

Highlights
  • Searchable dictionary of keywords, operators, and data types
  • Examples for every reference construct
  • Common functions for VHDL and Verilog
  • Pre-defined attributes for VHDL
  • Primitive gates and drive strengths for Verilog
  • Filter by language (VHDL, Verilog, or both)
  • Filter by language elements
Features
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The pocket translator for hardware description languages. VHDL Ref is a quick reference for VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog, written by engineers for engineers. For every construct in VHDL it shows the equivalent in Verilog, and vice versa. Whether you are an FPGA or ASIC designer who thinks in one language but has to read the other, a verification engineer working in SystemVerilog, or an engineering student in your first digital design course, VHDL Ref puts the answer one tap away. + 328 entries covering every keyword, operator, and data type in both languages + Cross-language equivalents on every entry: see how the other language says it + A simple worked example for every single entry + SystemVerilog coverage, plus VHDL 2008 and Verilog 2001 notation + All pre-defined VHDL attributes + All Verilog primitive gates and drive strengths + Filter by language and by element type + Works completely offline: in the lab, on a plane, behind the firewall + No ads, no subscription, no account, no tracking Native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (a real Mac app, not a port), so the same reference sits next to your simulator at your desk and rides in your pocket everywhere else. Note: VHDL Ref is a reference, not a simulator or compiler. It is the book you keep open beside your tools, rebuilt for the device you always have with you.

About

VHDL Manual

An offline reference app for engineers and students using VHDL. It offers a structured manual with clear explanations, code examples, and smart search. Features include bookmarking, history tracking, and a daily concept widget.

Highlights
  • Offline VHDL reference
  • 276 concepts with explanations
  • Practical code examples
  • Structured manual by topic
  • Smart search with ranked results
  • Syntax highlighting and code snippets
  • Daily VHDL concept widget
Features
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VHDL Manual is a fast, offline reference built for engineers and students who use VHDL in real projects; optimized for iPhone and iPad. Explore a growing library of 276 concepts with clear explanations and practical code examples. • Browse a structured manual by topic, or use smart search with ranked results. • Jump between related concepts to move from “what is this?” to “how do I use it?” quickly. • Bookmark key sections, track your recent history, and pick up where you left off. • Read examples with VHDL syntax highlighting, copy snippets, and share sections with teammates. • Add the "VHDL of the Day" widget to your Home Screen for a daily keyword or concept. Offline-first by design: the core manual is bundled in the app, so your reference is always available, even without an internet connection. We’re actively developing VHDL Manual and will keep expanding the library with new concepts and improvements.

Screenshots

VHDL Ref3 screens
VHDL Manual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VHDL Manual at Free against VHDL Ref's $2.99. VHDL Manual also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VHDL Manual is free to download; VHDL Ref costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VHDL Manual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VHDL Ref versus VHDL Manual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVHDL RefVHDL Manual
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersquishLogicMIGUEL DOVALE

Customer experience

VHDL Ref

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

VHDL Manual

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VHDL Ref

No in-app purchases

None

VHDL Manual

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VHDL Ref free?
VHDL Ref costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VHDL Manual free?
VHDL Manual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VHDL Ref or VHDL Manual?
VHDL Manual is rated higher. VHDL Ref averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VHDL Manual averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VHDL Ref or VHDL Manual have ads?
Neither VHDL Ref nor VHDL Manual shows ads.

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