
pocketFORTH
Learn FORTH on your iPhone
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What's New in pocketFORTH
2.0
July 16, 2026
PocketFORTH is no longer just an interpreter. Version 2.0 introduces Pocket FORTH Embedded, extending the same programming experience to ESP8266 and ESP32 development boards. Connect over Wi-Fi to a board running Pocket FORTH Embedded and use your iPhone or iPad as a portable FORTH development console. Upload and download programs, interact with the remote interpreter, test hardware in real time and continue developing without leaving the app. The Pocket FORTH Embedded firmware is available as a free download from the official project website. Features • Interactive FORTH console • Live editing of word definitions • SEE, EDIT, COPYWORD and FORGET commands • CREATE, VARIABLE and CONSTANT support • Program save and load • QR Code import and export • Wi-Fi remote terminal • ESP8266 and ESP32 support • Offline operation • Optimized for learning and experimentation Whether you're rediscovering FORTH after many years or approaching it for the first time, Pocket FORTH offers a compact, authentic and enjoyable programming environment that fits in your pocket.
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