Comparison

Kim6502 vs DEC Opcodes

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

Head to head
About

Kim6502

Features
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Kim6502 emulates the KIM-1 single board computer released in 1976 by MOS Technology. This computer has a 6502 microprocessor. With Kim6502 you can enter and run machine code just like you did on the Kim-1. Like on the Kim-1, your programs start at 0x0200 and can be up to 0x0200 bytes long. Instructions are included in the app, along with a virtual tape to save your work. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DEC Opcodes

Explore the instruction sets of legendary DEC computers like the PDP and VAX. This app provides detailed information on each instruction, historical context, and interactive lessons. Discover the machines that shaped modern computing.

Highlights
  • Instruction set reference
  • Historical context and photos
  • System specifications
  • Interactive assembly lessons
  • Search and filtering
  • Customizable themes
  • Simple assembler
Features
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Dec Opcodes – DEC Architecture Reference Before the microprocessor, there was DEC. The minicomputers built by Digital Equipment Corporation didn't just advance computing - they defined it. Unix was born on a PDP-7. Spacewar! ran on a PDP-1. The field of Artificial Intelligence was born on the PDP-10. The VAX powered universities and research labs worldwide for a generation. DecOpcodes puts the complete instruction sets of these legendary machines in your pocket. Five iconic architectures covered: PDP-1 (1960) · PDP-8 (1965) · PDP-10 (1966) · PDP-11 (1970) · VAX (1977) For every instruction:  • Full description of what the instruction does  • Octal and hex encoding  • Flags affected  • Addressing modes, word count, and cycle counts  • Assembly code examples and implementation notes But there is a lot more than just dry opcodes:  • Complete system specifications and register architecture  • Historical context and cultural impact  • Archival photographs - front panels, system cabinets, and more  • Notable installations and the systems they powered  • Architecture variants and successors • Interactive lessons on assembly language and console operations (ideal if you have an PiDP emulator) Built for exploration:  • Search across all systems instantly • A simple assembler for PDP-1, -8 and -11 code • Filter by instruction category  • Sort alphabetically or by category • Favorite instructions for quick reference Beautifully designed:  • System-specific accent colours  • Five themes including Terminal green and Blinkenlights orange  • Full Dark Mode support From the 18-bit simplicity of the PDP-1 to the 32-bit sophistication of the VAX, DecOpcodes is a fascinating and interactive journey through the machines that made modern computing possible. All features are free and unlocked. If you like the app you can always leave a nice review or tip the developer!

Screenshots

Kim65022 screens
DEC Opcodes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kim6502 and DEC Opcodes are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Kim6502 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and DEC Opcodes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kim6502 versus DEC Opcodes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKim6502DEC Opcodes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael HermanJohn Kennedy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kim6502

Subscriptions1
  • Kim6502 annual subscription$5.991 Year
1 purchases

DEC Opcodes

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Kim6502 free?
Kim6502 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DEC Opcodes free?
DEC Opcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kim6502 or DEC Opcodes have ads?
Neither Kim6502 nor DEC Opcodes shows ads.

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