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At a Glance
Basic4android (B4A)
Basic4android (B4A)
Star Rating
(11)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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WebStorm
WebStorm
Star Rating
(502)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Basic4android (B4A) excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, making it particularly appealing for small businesses looking to develop Android applications without extensive programming knowledge. In contrast, WebStorm, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower ease of use score at 8.6, which some users feel may require a steeper learning curve for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Basic4android (B4A) offers a strong community support system, reflected in its quality of support score of 9.1. Users appreciate the active forums and resources available for troubleshooting. On the other hand, WebStorm's support quality score of 8.5 indicates that while support is available, it may not be as robust or responsive as that of B4A.
  • G2 users highlight that Basic4android (B4A) has a lower entry-level price point, being free, which is a significant advantage for startups and small businesses. In comparison, WebStorm does not offer a free version, which may deter budget-conscious users from considering it.
  • Users on G2 report that Basic4android (B4A) has a strong focus on mobile app development, with features like the built-in designer and easy integration with Android APIs, making it a preferred choice for mobile developers. Conversely, WebStorm shines in web development with its advanced JavaScript support and features like live editing and debugging tools, which are essential for web developers.
  • Reviewers say that both products have similar star ratings of 4.5, indicating overall satisfaction. However, Basic4android (B4A) has a smaller total number of reviews (11) compared to WebStorm's 487, suggesting that WebStorm may have a more established user base and potentially more diverse feedback.
  • Users report that while Basic4android (B4A) has a product direction score of 8.8, indicating positive future development, WebStorm's score of 8.6 suggests that both products are committed to ongoing improvements, though B4A may have a slight edge in user confidence regarding future updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Basic4android (B4A)
No pricing available
WebStorm
Non-Commercial Use
Free
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Free Trial
Basic4android (B4A)
No trial information available
WebStorm
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
10
9.2
457
Ease of Use
9.0
10
8.6
459
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
83
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
66
Quality of Support
9.1
9
8.5
340
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
61
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
10
8.6
454
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Basic4android (B4A)
Basic4android (B4A)
WebStorm
WebStorm
Basic4android (B4A) and WebStorm are categorized as Other Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
Basic4android (B4A)
Basic4android (B4A) has no unique categories
WebStorm
WebStorm has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Basic4android (B4A)
Basic4android (B4A)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
WebStorm
WebStorm
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Basic4android (B4A)
Basic4android (B4A)
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Computer Software
30.0%
Program Development
10.0%
Broadcast Media
10.0%
Banking
10.0%
Other
0.0%
WebStorm
WebStorm
Computer Software
32.2%
Information Technology and Services
19.9%
Internet
7.6%
Financial Services
3.1%
Program Development
2.5%
Other
34.7%
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Discussions
Basic4android (B4A)
Basic4android (B4A) Discussions
What is Basic4android (B4A) used for?
1 Comment
Matt A.
MA
Its used for producing software for Android devices using Basic as the programming language instead of Kotlin or Java which is more commonly used. It is just...Read more
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WebStorm
WebStorm Discussions
Is WebStorm free?
3 Comments
Manel R.
MR
No, Webstorm is a paid software.Read more
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