# BBCBasic vs Tin Toy

The clearest difference is rating: BBCBasic at 4.4 against Tin Toy's 4.0. BBCBasic also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Tin Toy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BBCBasic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBCBasic has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of BBCBasic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tin Toy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBCBasic | Tin Toy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbcbasic/id6444498023/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-toy/id6737349612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 55 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651141744) | [Adrian Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/909640424) |

## What reviewers say

### BBCBasic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbcbasic/id6444498023)

This app implements the classic BBC BASIC programming language with modern enhancements. It supports advanced graphics, physics, multimedia, and networking, while maintaining compatibility with the original BBC Microcomputer.

**Highlights:** 2D and 3D graphics, Shader programming, 2D physics engine, Stereo music and sound effects, Video playback, Networking support, Accelerometer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tin Toy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-toy/id6737349612)

Create and preview real-time graphics using Metal shaders on iOS and iPadOS. This app offers a code editor, flexible buffer management with custom inputs, and tools for capturing and sharing your creations. It's ideal for learning, prototyping visual effects, and generative art.

**Highlights:** Real-time Metal shader writing, Instant preview of results, Custom input buffers (images, video, camera), Snapshot and record shader output, Built-in debugging tools, Shareable document bundles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBCBasic free?

BBCBasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tin Toy free?

Tin Toy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BBCBasic or Tin Toy?

BBCBasic is rated higher. BBCBasic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Tin Toy averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BBCBasic or Tin Toy have ads?

Neither BBCBasic nor Tin Toy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BBCBasic or Tin Toy?

BBCBasic ships an update every 3 months, and Tin Toy every 3 months. Most recently, BBCBasic was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tin Toy on September 24, 2026.

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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.*