# RETRO FORTH vs Store Redirect

RETRO FORTH and Store Redirect both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Store Redirect's written reviews are positive against 33% of RETRO FORTH's. Store Redirect also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (196 vs 5). RETRO FORTH's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for RETRO FORTH against 4.3 for Store Redirect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Store Redirect has 196 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of RETRO FORTH's written reviews are positive against 81% of Store Redirect's.

RETRO FORTH ships an update monthly, Store Redirect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RETRO FORTH | Store Redirect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-forth/id1170943580/reviews)** | [4.3 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-redirect/id1601434613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Childers](https://appshunter.io/developer/900749636) | [翔 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278994432) |

## What reviewers say

### RETRO FORTH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-forth/id1170943580)

A compact and adaptable concatenative programming language designed for ease of learning and customization. It features a code editor, interactive listener, and support for Gopher servers, allowing for flexible development.

**Highlights:** Concatenative programming language, Code editor with Markdown subset, Literate programming style, Interactive listener interface, Gopher server data fetching, File manager, Documentation browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Store Redirect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-redirect/id1601434613)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows developers to view their applications across various countries and regions. It provides access to ranks, reviews, featured apps, and stories, aiding in app localization efforts.

**Highlights:** View apps in multiple countries/regions, Query app ranks, Access app reviews, Check featured apps, View app stories, Aid app localization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tool for developers to monitor app performance across regions
- 👍 Easy region switching functionality
- 💡 Useful app for checking app status in different countries
- ⭐ Generally reliable and functional for intended purpose

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App fails to function when switching to different countries
- ❌ Cannot download apps after region change
- ⚠️ Uninstall functionality not available in app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding screen sharing features
- 📱 Compatibility or opening issues with app stores

**Reported bugs**

- App becomes non-functional after changing country/region
- Cannot download applications in alternate regions
- App fails to open or launch properly
- Screen sharing feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- In-app uninstall option
- Access to additional app stores
- Improved region switching stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RETRO FORTH free?

RETRO FORTH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Store Redirect free?

Store Redirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RETRO FORTH or Store Redirect?

RETRO FORTH is rated higher. RETRO FORTH averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Store Redirect averages 4.3 from 196 ratings.

### Do RETRO FORTH or Store Redirect have ads?

Neither RETRO FORTH nor Store Redirect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RETRO FORTH or Store Redirect?

RETRO FORTH ships an update monthly, and Store Redirect every 5 days. Most recently, RETRO FORTH was updated on September 6, 2026 and Store Redirect on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*