PIC Projects PRO vs RealXV6
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIC Projects PRO
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PIC Projects PRO is an app for those who are learning PIC Microcontroller programming. It contains useful PIC Microcontroller projects with PIC16F887, XC8 Compiler and MPLABX IDE. In addition, it contains Proteus simulation files. Mainly, the app contains the following projects: (1) TRIS Register GPIO Output (2) Button Input (3) 7 Segment One Digit (4) ADC - Analog To Digital Conversion (5) Internal EEPROM Read/Write (6) External Interrupt (7) Port Change Interrupt (8) Analog Comparator (9) Assembly Language Blinking (10) Timer 0 Overflow Interrupt (11) Watchdog Timer (12) Sleep Mode and How to Wakeup (13) HCSR-04 Ultrasonic Sensor Interfacing (14) 4 Digit 7 Segment (Multiplexing) (15) Timer 1 Oscillator Interrupt (16) Timer 1 Counter Interrupt (17) Timer 1 Overflow Interrupt 1 Second Delay (18) Timer 1 Gate Control (19) Mixing C and Assembly (20) Assembly Module Called From C File (21) Servo Motor Drive Simple Method (22) LCD HD44480U (23) LCD Custom Character (24) 4x4 Matrix Keypad (25) Timer 2 Timer Interrupt (26) Measuring Frequency Using Capture Mode (27) Compare Mode (28) DC Motor Forward, Reverse, Dynamic Brake (29) Stepper Motor (30) USART Transmitter - Serial Print on Virtual Terminal (31) USART Receiver (32) 74HC595 Shift Register (33) LM35 Temperature Sensor (34) LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (35) MPX4115 Pressure Sensor (36) MQ-2 Gas Sensor - Detecting Toxic Gas (37) Passive Infrared Motion Sensor (38) DAC R-2R Ladder DAC (39) Sawtooth Waveform Emission (40) Triangular Waveform Emission (41) Sine Wave Emission (42) CD4511 BCD to 7 Segment Driver IC with PIC16F887 (43) CD4033 Johnson Counter (44) Two Way Traffic Light (45) Voltmeter Project (46) Current Meter Project (47) Ohm Meter Project (48) DS3231 RTC with PIC16F887 (49) DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor (50) Our PIC Development Board - Gerber File
RealXV6
Explore the legendary Lions' Commentary on UNIX 6th Edition by bringing its source code to life. This app provides an interactive virtual machine to dynamically experience OS kernel operations, offering source-level debugging and precise execution control for a deeper understanding.
- Interactive virtual machine for OS study
- Source-level debugging
- Precise execution control (step in, over, out)
- Trace context switching and interrupts
- Simplified 8086 architecture
- Portable OS laboratory
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【 Bring Lions' Commentary to Life 】 If you are studying operating systems, you know the legend: Lions' Commentary on UNIX 6th Edition. It is the "Red Book" that taught a generation of hackers how an OS kernel truly works. Now, you can bring that bible to life on your iOS device. 【 From Reading to Experiencing 】 The biggest challenge in understanding Unix v6 is that reading code is static, but an operating system is dynamic. We have solved this problem. We ported the classic Unix v6 to the Intel 8086 architecture (Real Mode) and built a powerful virtual machine around it. This isn't just an emulator—it is an interactive learning environment designed to help you verify the logic described in the book. 【 Key Features 】 The Ultimate Study Companion: Designed specifically to accompany your reading of the Lions' source code. Don't just imagine how the code runs—watch it happen. Source-Level Debugging: Say goodbye to raw assembly guesswork. Set breakpoints directly in the C source code to pause execution at critical moments. Precise Execution Control: Master the kernel's logic with full stepping capabilities. Step In: Dive into function calls to see how the kernel handles sub-routines. Step Over: Execute lines quickly to grasp the high-level flow. Step Out: Quickly return to the caller function to understand the call stack hierarchy. Deep Dive into the Kernel: Struggle to understand the complex flow of context switching or interrupts? Place a breakpoint on swtch() or trap() and trace the execution path line-by-line. Simplified 8086 Architecture: By running on 8086 Real Mode, the underlying hardware logic is easier to understand than the original PDP-11. Portable Lab: No complex setups, no QEMU configuration. Your pocket OS laboratory is ready whenever you are. 【 Why This App? 】 Don't just read the history of computing—trace it. Whether you are a CS student grappling with OS concepts or a veteran developer revisiting the classics, this app bridges the gap between theory and practice by letting you walk through the code live.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RealXV6 at Free against PIC Projects PRO's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
RealXV6 is free to download; PIC Projects PRO costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PIC Projects PRO | RealXV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zaw Win Myat | Zheng Fang |
In-app purchases
PIC Projects PRO
No in-app purchases
RealXV6
No in-app purchases
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