# Touch BASIC

> Touch BASIC is a simple programming language, with simple syntax to learn.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hawwash.touchbasic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hawwash.touchbasic)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hawwash.touchbasic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mustafa Hawwash
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 18,438
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (100 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2017-12-11
- **Publisher country:** JO
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hawwash.touchbasic)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/mustafahawwashsoft/android-apps/touch-basic/pptc-tb](https://sites.google.com/view/mustafahawwashsoft/android-apps/touch-basic/pptc-tb)

## Description

"Touch BASIC" is a lightweight BASIC interpreter for Android that supports structured syntax, prototype-based OOP, functional programming, and more. It offers a powerful editor, built-in help, and supports both retro and modern BASIC syntax. Ideal for learning programming, rapid prototyping, and advanced calculations, it’s designed for both beginners and experienced programmers. With features like multi-program support, Unicode compatibility, and automatic object management, it brings the ease of the BASIC family to your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #447,872 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.hawwash.touchbasic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good for tinkering and novice programmers
- Saves code and runs easily
- Small storage footprint

### Cons

- Frequent errors and crashes
- Lack of full BASIC support
- Poor user experience with output

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hawwash.touchbasic)