# SmallBASIC

> SmallBASIC is a fast and easy to learn BASIC language interpreter.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.sourceforge.smallbasic?hl=ja](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.sourceforge.smallbasic?hl=ja)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.sourceforge.smallbasic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chris Warren-Smith
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 57,987
- **Rating:** 3.64 / 5 (360 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.35
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2012-11-30
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 1.63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.smallbasic)
- **Website:** [https://smallbasic.github.io/pages/android.html](https://smallbasic.github.io/pages/android.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smallbasic.github.io/pages/privacy.html](https://smallbasic.github.io/pages/privacy.html)

## Description

スモール・ベーシックは高速で簡単に学べ、日常的な計算やスクリプト、プロトタイプ作成などに理想的な、インタープリタ型ベーシック言語です。スモール・ベーシックには構造化プログラミング構文とともに、三角法、種々の行列計算、代数計算などの機能に加え、強力なストリング・ライブラリやシステム及びグラフィック・コマンドが含まれています

## Rankings

- #281,893 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `net.sourceforge.smallbasic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

SmallBASIC for Android is praised for bringing BASIC programming capabilities with a rich command set and good performance to mobile devices. Users appreciate the helpful help system and the app's utility for hobbyist programmers. However, many are frustrated by its unintuitive user interface, keyboard compatibility problems, and confusing file management. Bugs and missing features such as audio playback and graphical functions limit its usability. Lack of beginner-friendly tutorials and complex navigation make it challenging for new users to adopt. Overall, it is a powerful tool that requires improvements in usability and stability.

### Pros

- The app offers a wide range of BASIC commands and features suitable for programming on the go.
- It includes a helpful built-in help system and good documentation on the website.
- The app runs programs with good speed compared to other BASIC interpreters on Android.
- It supports writing and saving BASIC programs, enabling hobbyists and programmers to fulfill their programming interests.
- The app is appreciated for bringing SmallBasic functionality to Android and Chromebook devices, making programming more accessible on mobile platforms.

### Cons

- The user interface and editor are not intuitive, with menu options sometimes overlapping or being difficult to navigate.
- Many users report severe keyboard compatibility issues; both Samsung and Google keyboards often fail to work properly, preventing typing.
- The app's file management is confusing, with program files saved in inaccessible or unclear folders, making exporting and importing programs difficult.
- There are bugs and limitations such as problems with string arrays storing ASCII 0, graphics handling, missing or non-functional commands like audio playback, and a silent program size limit causing errors.
- Lack of beginner-friendly guidance and tutorials within the app makes it hard to learn and use, especially for those new to BASIC or the app's unique interface.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.sourceforge.smallbasic?hl=ja)