Released in 2024 with version 13.10, Basic4Android v13.10 (B4A) is the powerful rapid application development tool from Anywhere Software, allowing developers to create native Android apps using BASIC syntax with an intuitive visual designer and extensive libraries for fast, efficient mobile development.
Key Highlights
- Visual Designer & Native Compilation – Drag-and-drop UI design with real-time preview and direct compilation to native Android ARM/ARM64/X86 packages without runtime dependencies.
- Rich Library Ecosystem – Thousands of built-in and community libraries for GPS, camera, sensors, notifications, Bluetooth, databases, encryption, and cloud services.
- Modern Android Support – Full compatibility with Android 14 API level 34, Material Design components, Jetpack libraries, and latest Google Play requirements.
- Cross-Platform Family – Shared code with B4i (iOS), B4J (desktop), and B4R (Arduino/ESP32) for maximum code reuse across platforms.
- Advanced Debugging – Wireless debugging, logs viewer, breakpoints, variable watch, and rapid iteration with hot code swapping during development.
- Google Play Publishing – Built-in signing, App Bundle generation, and in-app billing integration for easy store deployment.
- Performance & Stability – Optimized compiler for smaller APK size, faster startup, improved memory management, and enhanced support for 64-bit devices.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10)
- 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- NVMe SSD strongly advised