Comparison

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler vs iLinux

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

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About

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler

Features
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Master the foundations of computer architecture with the most comprehensive 8086 assembly environment for mobile and desktop. This app transforms your device into a powerful 16-bit workstation, allowing you to write, compile, and debug x86 code without the need for complex virtual machines or DOSBox configurations. Technical Capabilities โ€ข Fully integrated 8086 CPU emulation supporting over 60 essential instructions. โ€ข Built-in NASM-compatible assembler for instant execution. โ€ข Real-time disassembly view to bridge the gap between source code and machine language. โ€ข Authentic 1MB memory mapping simulating a true real-mode environment. Advanced Debugging Suite โ€ข Precise control with breakpoints and single-step execution. โ€ข Live register monitoring for AX, BX, CX, DX, SP, BP, SI, and DI. โ€ข Visual FLAGS register tracking (Carry, Zero, Sign, etc.). โ€ข Deep memory inspection with a hex-based editor. โ€ข Execution logs to trace every instruction cycle. Hardware & System Services โ€ข BIOS INT 10h support for screen control, cursor manipulation, and scrolling. โ€ข DOS INT 21h support for keyboard input, string output, and program termination. Optimized for Learning โ€ข Pre-loaded templates ranging from basic logic to complex algorithms. โ€ข Syntax-highlighted editor optimized for low-level coding. โ€ข Native performance across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with keyboard shortcut support. Perfect for CS students, OS developers, and retro-computing enthusiasts seeking to understand how software interacts with hardware at the lowest level.

About

iLinux

A comprehensive offline reference for Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell commands. It offers detailed syntax, examples, and cross-platform equivalents, along with a daily quiz to reinforce learning. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

Highlights
  • Extensive command library (1650+ entries)
  • Cross-platform command equivalents
  • Integrated daily quiz and progress tracking
  • Offline access, no ads or tracking
  • Customizable themes and widgets
  • URL Scheme and Shortcuts support
Features
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iLinux is a shell command reference and learning app for developers, operators, and terminal enthusiasts. It covers Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell. Fully offline, no ads, no tracking. Carry a complete command handbook in your pocket. Core Features Command Library 1. 1650+ offline entries: 1050+ Linux CLIs, 300 CMD Batch commands, and 300 PowerShell cmdlets. Topics include filesystem, text, processes, networking, containers (docker, kubectl, helm), version control (git, gh), build tools (cargo, go, cmake), and Windows essentials such as dir, robocopy, netsh, winget, Get-ChildItem, and Get-Process. 2. Linux uses 14 categories; CMD and PowerShell each have their own layout for clearer cross-platform study. 3. Every command includes a concise summary and a Markdown article with syntax, flags, examples, and notes. Cross-Platform Equivalents 1. 100+ mapped groups across Linux, CMD, and PowerShell. Jump between ls, dir, and Get-ChildItem from the detail screen in one tap. 2. Learn the Windows counterpart while studying Linux, or the Linux side while on Windows. 3. Favorites can link across platforms so your study stays connected. Shell Platform Switcher 1. Switch among Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell from Commands, Categories, or Daily Quiz without extra tabs. 2. Search and browse stay scoped to the active platform. 3. Show all favorites or only favorites from the current platform in Settings. Fast Lookup 1. A to Z index and category browsing. 2. Global search across names, summaries, and article text. 3. List or grid layouts with adjustable columns on iPhone and iPad. 4. Copy commands and share polished command cards. An equivalents bar jumps to mapped commands on other platforms. Daily Quiz and Learning Progress 1. Daily quiz with option-meaning questions. Generic flags such as -h and --help are filtered out. 2. Quiz sets and scores are tracked separately per shell platform. 3. Reshuffle, streak tracking, and one-tap review from wrong answers back to command detail. 4. Favorites, recents, and a wrong-answer notebook. All progress stays on device. Home Screen Widgets, All Five 1. Daily command with manual shuffle. 2. Category spotlight, quiz glance, favorites glance, and wrong-book glance. 3. Pick the widget command library in Settings: Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell. Themes and Appearance 1. Fifteen curated accent presets, including Mountain Mist, Celadon Jade, Moonlit Blue, Misty Violet, Amber Glow, Aloeswood, and Jade Cream. 2. Custom accent color, light or dark mode, and alternate app icons on iPhone and iPad. 3. Widget titles and icons follow your accent color, with optional theme-matched gradient backgrounds. Languages 1. UI and command content in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. 2. Content language can differ from UI language. All three shell libraries include trilingual summaries and articles. Productivity Shortcuts 1. URL Scheme and Shortcuts support for commands, quiz, and favorites, with an optional platform parameter. 2. Up to four customizable Home Screen quick actions when you long-press the app icon. 3. On iPad with a keyboard, Command+F opens search and Command+1 through 4 switch tabs. Privacy and Offline 1. The full command library works offline. No network required to read and learn. 2. No personal data collection, no ads, no third-party tracking. 3. The App Store public lookup API is used only when you manually check for updates. Whether you are new to Linux, a terminal power user, a developer comparing Windows and Linux commands, or an operator who needs a pocket reference on iPhone and iPad, iLinux is your shell command dictionary on the go. Built to teach and reference commands, not to emulate a terminal. Feedback and App Store ratings are welcome.

Screenshots

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler3 screens
iLinux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler at none against iLinux's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler costs $1.99 and iLinux $1.19 up front. iLinux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler versus iLinux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASM 8086 Emulator & CompileriLinux
Price$1.99$1.19 โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

None

ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iLinux

One-time1
  • Reward developers$0.99

Questions

Is ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler free?
ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLinux free?
iLinux costs $1.19, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler or iLinux have ads?
Neither ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler nor iLinux shows ads.

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