# pocketFORTH — Learn FORTH on your iPhone

> Learn FORTH on your iPhone (iPhone/iPad app by Leonardo Del Nonno.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketforth/id6774230596 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leonardo Del Nonno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813215809)
- Category: Education, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketforth/id6774230596/reviews.md

## What is pocketFORTH?

Discover one of the programming languages that helped shape modern computing.

PocketFORTH is a modern FORTH environment inspired by the golden age of pocket computers and home computing, bringing the power of interactive programming directly to your iPhone and iPad.

Whether you're a retro-computing enthusiast, a student, an electronics maker or simply curious to explore one of the most influential programming languages ever created, Pocket FORTH lets you write, run, edit and save FORTH programs through a clean, fast and completely offline interface.

Designed for both learning and experimentation, Pocket FORTH combines the simplicity of the original language with modern features including live editing, dictionary browsing, source inspection, QR code sharing, persistent storage and a growing collection of built-in words compatible with classic FORTH systems.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-07-16

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.

### 1.2 — 2026-06-10

hat's New in Version 1.2
• Added new FORTH words: ', EXECUTE, FIND, >BODY, C@, and C!
• Improved the internal compilation system, laying the groundwork for future advanced features and embedded-platform support.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.
• Enhanced user-defined word management, editing capabilities, and integrated development tools.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-02

No release notes.

## More apps by Leonardo Del Nonno

- [pocket BASIC – Simple Coding](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-basic-simple-coding/id6749103964)

All apps by Leonardo Del Nonno: https://appshunter.io/developer/1813215809

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