Comparison

RETRO FORTH vs StatusWidgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RETRO FORTH

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
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RETRO FORTH is a concatenative programming language with roots in Forth. Designed to be compact, learnable, and easy to adapt to specific needs, it has been developed and refined through continual use by a small community over more than a decade. Forth is a stack based programming language created in the late 1960's by Chuck Moore. Over the intervening decades it has evolved through use, with many dialects along the way. The Retro dialect was created in the late 1990's, and has been continually developed and supported for over 15 years. It is a structured, imperative stack-based language with modern facilities including quotations and reflection. It features: - latest version of the RETRO language - a code editor using Markdown subset - literate programming style - code is extracted from fenced blocks in Markdown source allowing easy mixing of code and commentary - allows use of unicode & emoji in source & commentary - interactive listener interface for quick interactions - simple console output and text input - editor provides quick access to numbers and symbols - support for fetching textual data from Gopher servers - file manager - documentation browser It also includes documentation and several optional examples.

About

StatusWidgets

Monitor website server response times with customizable home screen widgets. Get real-time latency updates for your selected sites without needing to open the app. Easily track performance and identify potential issues at a glance.

Highlights
  • Real-time latency monitoring
  • Automatic widget updates
  • Customizable widget sizes
  • At-a-glance insights
  • Easy setup
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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StatusWidgets: Monitor Website Performance with Customizable Widgets Stay informed about the performance of your favorite websites with StatusWidgets, the iOS app that provides real-time updates on server response times. With widgets that update automatically, you can effortlessly keep track of website latency right from your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Key Features: Real-time Latency Monitoring: StatusWidgets continuously checks the response times of your selected websites, ensuring you're always aware of their current performance. The widgets update automatically at regular intervals, providing you with up-to-date information without needing to open the app. Customizable Widgets: Personalize your home screen with widgets that fit your style and preferences. Choose from a variety of sizes to display the website latency information that matters most to you. At-a-Glance Insights: With a quick glance at your home screen, you can assess the responsiveness of your monitored websites. Stay on top of potential performance issues and take action if necessary. Easy Setup: Setting up StatusWidgets is quick and straightforward. Add your desired websites to the app, select the desired widget configuration, and let the app handle the rest. No manual latency checks required. User-Friendly Interface: StatusWidgets features an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy to manage your monitored websites and customize the app to your liking. With StatusWidgets, you can proactively monitor website latency and ensure a smooth browsing experience for yourself and your users. Stay connected to the performance of your favorite websites without any hassle. Download StatusWidgets now and enjoy real-time website performance updates right on your home screen.

Screenshots

RETRO FORTH4 screens
StatusWidgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RETRO FORTH at Free against StatusWidgets's $4.99. RETRO FORTH also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). StatusWidgets's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RETRO FORTH is free to download; StatusWidgets costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StatusWidgets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RETRO FORTH has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RETRO FORTH versus StatusWidgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRETRO FORTHStatusWidgets
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles ChildersIan Leon

Customer experience

RETRO FORTH

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

StatusWidgets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RETRO FORTH

No in-app purchases

None

StatusWidgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RETRO FORTH free?
RETRO FORTH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StatusWidgets free?
StatusWidgets costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RETRO FORTH or StatusWidgets?
StatusWidgets is rated higher. RETRO FORTH averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StatusWidgets averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RETRO FORTH or StatusWidgets have ads?
Neither RETRO FORTH nor StatusWidgets shows ads.

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