Comparison

BBCBasic vs Micro Assembly Language Coding

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

Head to head
About

BBCBasic

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
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BBC BASIC is the programming language originally specified and adopted by the British Broadcasting Corporation for its groundbreaking Computer Literacy Project of the early 1980s. This is an advanced, cross-platform, implementation with many enhancements over early versions. As well as extensions to the language it supports anti-aliased 2D graphics, 3D graphics, shader programming and includes a 2D physics engine. Its multimedia capabilities include stereo music, sound effects and video. It supports networking and the accelerometer. Nevertheless it maintains a high degree of compatibility with the BBC Microcomputer, including SOUND, ENVELOPE and MODE 7.

About

Micro Assembly Language Coding

Learn and code 6502 assembly language on your mobile device. This app offers a full interpreter with debugging tools, an interactive console, and graphical memory visualization. It includes beginner examples and allows for custom input/output.

Highlights
  • Full 6502 assembly interpreter
  • Interactive console
  • Graphical memory visualization
  • Beginner-friendly examples
  • Custom input and output
  • Code library for saving projects
Features
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Micro Assembly: Learn & Code Assembly Language Anywhere! Step into the world of retro computing with Micro Assembly, the ultimate 6502 assembly language interpreter for mobile devices! Whether you're a seasoned coder, a retro enthusiast, or a curious beginner, this app provides a hands-on environment to write, run, and debug 6502 assembly code with ease. • Full 6502 Assembly Support: Run, test, and debug authentic 6502 assembly instructions in real time. • Interactive Console: Execute your code and instantly see the results in the built-in terminal. • Graphical Memory Visualisation: Monitor registers, memory states, and processor flags during execution. • Beginner-Friendly Examples: Pre-loaded programs to kickstart your learning. • Custom Input & Output: Enter data dynamically and print results straight from your code. • Code Library: Save, load, and manage your assembly projects with ease.

Screenshots

BBCBasic4 screens
Micro Assembly Language Coding4 screens

Verdict

The call

BBCBasic and Micro Assembly Language Coding both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of BBCBasic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Micro Assembly Language Coding's. BBCBasic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for BBCBasic against 4.3 for Micro Assembly Language Coding. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of BBCBasic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Micro Assembly Language Coding's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BBCBasic versus Micro Assembly Language Coding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBCBasicMicro Assembly Language Coding
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard RussellAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

BBCBasic

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Micro Assembly Language Coding

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

BBCBasic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Micro Assembly Language Coding

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is BBCBasic free?
BBCBasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micro Assembly Language Coding free?
Micro Assembly Language Coding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BBCBasic or Micro Assembly Language Coding?
BBCBasic is rated higher. BBCBasic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Micro Assembly Language Coding averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do BBCBasic or Micro Assembly Language Coding have ads?
Micro Assembly Language Coding shows ads; BBCBasic does not.

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