Comparison

Gopher Client vs CloudpilotEmu

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

Head to head
About

Gopher Client

Access the Gopherspace with this modern browser for iOS. Browse text files, images, and directories, and utilize search systems to find information. It offers a clean interface with adjustable text size and bookmarking capabilities.

Highlights
  • Clean browser interface
  • Access Gopher servers
  • Supports text files and images
  • Opens WWW links in Safari
  • Gopherspace search systems
  • Bookmarks
  • Adjustable text size
Features
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"gopher n. 1. Any of various short tailed, burrowing mammals of the family Geomyidae, of North America. 2. (Amer. colloq.) Native or inhabitant of Minnesota: the Gopher State. 3. (Amer. colloq.) One who runs errands, does odd-jobs, fetches or delivers documents for office staff. 4. (computer tech.) software following a simple protocol for burrowing through a TCP/IP internet." - From RFC 1436 describing Gopher Way back in the early 1990's, Gopher was a major part of the internet. Over the years it has waned, but there are still quite a few Gopher servers running. This is is a modern Gopher browser for iOS. Built from the ground up, it lets you access the wealth of data available via Gopher from your favorite devices. What this offers: - Clean, browser style user interface - Access to Gopher servers - Supports text files, images, directories - Opens WWW links in Safari - Supports Veronica-2, Contrition, and other search systems for searching the Gopherspace - Bookmarks - Adjustable text size & optional "reflow" of text documents for improved readability Limitations: - This does not support binary files other than images - This does not support the non-standard Gopher+ extensions, or CSO selectors

About

CloudpilotEmu

This application allows you to run classic PalmOS handheld devices on your modern iPhone or iPad. It emulates various devices and supports PalmOS versions up to 5, offering features like continuous state saves and file management.

Highlights
  • PalmOS handheld emulation
  • Supports PalmOS 4.1 and 5
  • Continuous state saves
  • Savestate file import/export
  • Manage .prc and .pdb files
  • Emulated SD cards and memory sticks
  • Audio emulation
Features
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CloudpilotEmu runs PalmOS handhelds on modern devices. It emulates a wide range of devices up to PalmOS 4.1 and the Palm Tungsten E2 for PalmOS 5. Its features include: * Continuous state saves — reopen the app and continue right where you left off * Export and import of savestate files * Switch between multiple emulation sessions * Direct installation and export of .prc and .pdb files * Realistic emulation of timers and device speed * Emulated SD cards and memory sticks * File browser for managing memory cards * Audio emulation * Keyboard input on OS4 and earlier * Clipboard integration on OS4 and earlier * Network support (including network HotSync) on OS4 and earlier This app enables you to run CloudpilotEmu on your iPhone or iPad as a native app.

Screenshots

Gopher Client4 screens
CloudpilotEmu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloudpilotEmu at 5.0 against Gopher Client's 4.4. CloudpilotEmu also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Gopher Client's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudpilotEmu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Gopher Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of CloudpilotEmu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gopher Client ships an update fortnightly, CloudpilotEmu every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gopher Client versus CloudpilotEmu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGopher ClientCloudpilotEmu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings)5.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better20
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCharles ChildersChristian Speckner

Customer experience

Gopher Client

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative5.3%

CloudpilotEmu

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gopher Client

No in-app purchases

None

CloudpilotEmu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gopher Client free?
Gopher Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudpilotEmu free?
CloudpilotEmu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gopher Client or CloudpilotEmu?
CloudpilotEmu is rated higher. Gopher Client averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while CloudpilotEmu averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Gopher Client or CloudpilotEmu have ads?
Neither Gopher Client nor CloudpilotEmu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gopher Client or CloudpilotEmu?
Gopher Client ships an update fortnightly, and CloudpilotEmu every 3 months. Most recently, Gopher Client was updated on September 30, 2026 and CloudpilotEmu on September 26, 2026.

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