Comparison

pocket BASIC vs Flocking Simulator

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

Head to head
About

pocket BASIC

Features
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Pocket BASIC brings back the simplicity and charm of classic BASIC, reimagined for modern iOS and macOS devices. Write code, perform calculations, and visualize functions instantly — all in one lightweight environment. Why Pocket BASIC? - Instant coding - Write and run BASIC programs in seconds — no compilation, no friction. - Clean and focused interface - Designed for clarity, with an integrated editor, console, and tools. - Perfect for learning and experimenting - Great for understanding programming fundamentals or building small utilities. - Works offline. No internet connection required. Your programs stay on your device. Features - Full BASIC interpreter inspired by classic systems - Built-in editor with immediate execution - Console, calculator, and simple graphics modes - Powerful scientific calculator for quick calculations and everyday use - Function graphing with interactive visualization - Import/export programs easily - QR code support for sharing code - Integration with iOS Shortcuts (run scripts directly) - Lightweight and fast Who is it for? - Beginners learning programming - Developers who love retro computing - Students - Anyone who wants quick, practical scripts on their device A modern take on a classic Pocket BASIC is not just nostalgia — it’s a practical tool for today. From simple calculations to small utilities, it’s like having a tiny programmable assistant in your pocket.

About

Flocking Simulator

Explore emergent behavior and steering rules with a "boids" simulation. Adjust forces like separation, alignment, and cohesion to create lifelike motion. Experiment with visual options and observe instant reactions to your changes.

Highlights
  • Adjustable flocking forces (separation, alignment, cohesion)
  • Customizable perception radius, speed, and steering
  • Visual options: boid shape, color modes, debug overlays
  • Real-time swarm reaction to parameter changes
  • Learning emergent behavior and steering rules
  • Generative visuals and relaxing motion
Features
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Flocking Simulator is a real-time “boids” playground where simple rules create surprisingly lifelike motion. Build your perfect swarm by adjusting the core forces: • Separation, Alignment, Cohesion • Perception radius, max speed, max steer • Drag (friction), noise (jitter), bias • Optional wall bouncing Visual options: • Triangle or circle boids • Color modes: Solid, Velocity, Rainbow • Debug overlays: vision radius, direction vectors, stats/FPS Great for: • Learning emergent behavior and steering rules • Generative visuals and relaxing motion • Quick experiments—change a slider and watch the swarm react instantly Note: Fast motion and bright colors may affect users sensitive to motion.

Screenshots

pocket BASIC4 screens
Flocking Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

pocket BASIC and Flocking Simulator 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
pocket BASIC versus Flocking Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpocket BASICFlocking Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo Del NonnoVictor Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

pocket BASIC

No in-app purchases

None

Flocking Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pocket BASIC free?
pocket BASIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flocking Simulator free?
Flocking Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pocket BASIC or Flocking Simulator have ads?
Neither pocket BASIC nor Flocking Simulator shows ads.

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