# BBCBasic vs QuackBASIC

BBCBasic and QuackBASIC both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of BBCBasic's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuackBASIC's. BBCBasic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). QuackBASIC's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuackBASIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BBCBasic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for BBCBasic against 4.4 for QuackBASIC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of BBCBasic's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuackBASIC's.

BBCBasic ships an update every 3 months, QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBCBasic | QuackBASIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbcbasic/id6444498023/reviews) | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackbasic-code-in-basic/id6739161698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 55 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651141744) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## 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


### QuackBASIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quackbasic-code-in-basic/id6739161698)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Learn and code in BASIC programming with a user-friendly interpreter. Write, execute, and debug programs on your device, with full language support and preloaded examples. Relive the charm of classic programming with a retro design.

**Highlights:** Write and execute BASIC code, Full language support, Interactive library with explanations, Preloaded example programs, Retro-inspired design, Save and load projects, Customizable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBCBasic free?

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

### Is QuackBASIC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BBCBasic or QuackBASIC?

BBCBasic and QuackBASIC are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do BBCBasic or QuackBASIC have ads?

QuackBASIC shows ads; BBCBasic does not.

### Which is updated more often, BBCBasic or QuackBASIC?

BBCBasic ships an update every 3 months, and QuackBASIC every 4 weeks. Most recently, BBCBasic was updated on September 6, 2026 and QuackBASIC on September 10, 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.*