Comparison

PC vs Opcodes

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

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About

PC

Features
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Build Your Dream PC with AI-Powered Confidence PC Fusion is your intelligent companion for building custom gaming PCs and workstations. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced enthusiast, our AI-powered app makes PC assembly simple, fun, and error-free.

About

Opcodes

This app provides a comprehensive reference for legendary processors that powered the personal computer revolution. It includes detailed opcode information, CPU history, pinout diagrams, and assembly examples for enthusiasts and students.

Highlights
  • Opcode descriptions and values
  • Flags affected and addressing modes
  • Assembly code examples
  • CPU history and context
  • IC pinout diagrams
  • Support chip information
  • Search and filter functionality
Features
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Opcodes – The Retro CPU Reference The definitive opcode reference for the legendary processors that launched the personal computer revolution. Whether you're a retrocomputing enthusiast, a student of computer history, writing code for classic hardware, or just a big old nerd - the Opcodes app gives you everything you need. Eighteen iconic processors covered: Intel 4004 · Intel 8008 · Intel 8080 · Intel 8085 · Intel 8088 · Zilog Z80 · Motorola 6800 · Intel 8085 · Motorola 6809 · MOS 6502 · Signetics 2650 · RCA 1802 - SC/MP · Motorola 68000 · Intel 8086 · WDC 65816 · Texas Instruments TMS9900 · INMOS Transputer · ARM2 For every opcode:  • Full description of what the instruction does. • Hex, octal, and decimal values. • Flags affected. • Addressing modes and cycle counts. • Assembly code examples - including loops, conditionals, and common patterns. More than just opcodes:  • CPU history and historical context. • IC pinout diagrams. • Notable systems that used each CPU, with memory maps and other background information. • Chip variants and successors. • A silly card game(!) • Simple assembler / disassembler for many CPUs. Built for exploration:  • Search for opcodes by name or category. • Sort by mnemonic, opcode byte, or category. • Filter by category, Quick Find with a colorful map. • Undocumented instructions clearly marked and optionally displayed. More than microprocessors:  • Information on key support chips: video, sound, memory and more. Cool design:  • Clean, readable layout optimised for quick reference. • Multiple colour themes. • Full "dark mode" support. Everything is included with absolutely no in-app purchase required. Recent additions: • Quiz game - test your CPU knowledge! • Share CPU cards - beautiful shareable images showing specs and history for any processor • External references - curated links to community resources for all 18 CPUs • "Opcodes display first" setting - choose whether selecting a CPU shows opcodes or info first • Chip-maker colour themes - Zilog, MOS Tech, and Motorola replace the old themes • Enhanced 6502 docs - JMP page boundary bug, BRK behaviour, and Read-Modify-Write quirks • Fixed Scratchpad hang when switching tabs

Screenshots

PC4 screens
Opcodes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PC at none against Opcodes's 1. PC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Opcodes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PC versus Opcodes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCOpcodes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoding Minds, Inc.John Kennedy

In-app purchases

None

PC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Opcodes

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is PC free?
PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Opcodes free?
Opcodes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PC or Opcodes have ads?
Neither PC nor Opcodes shows ads.

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