PockEmul vs DHBW Code Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PockEmul
This app emulates vintage pocket computers and scientific calculators from the late 70s and 80s. It offers a wide range of fully emulated models, adapting to different screen sizes for use on iPhones and iPads. Access all functionalities and models with a single subscription fee.
- Emulates vintage pocket computers
- Emulates scientific calculators
- Supports iPhone and iPad
- Wide range of emulated models
- Adaptive screen size behavior
- Subscription for full access
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PockEmul is an emulator of vintage pocket computers and scientific calculators from late 70s' to end 80s'. It adapts its behavior depending on the screen size. it is usable both on iPhone and iPad. PockEmul comes with 8 models fully emulated: - The scientific calculator HP-35, HP41C (HP41CX model), HP-48GX, FX 8000G, TI 57. - The pocket computer Sharp PC 1245, Sharp PC 1350, Sharp PC 1500 and Tandy PC-2. A single subscription fee give access to all functionalities and emulated models. Current available models are : - Casio PB-100, PB-300 - Casio PB-1000, PB-1000C - Casio PB-2000C, AI-1000 - Casio VX-3, VX-4, FX-870p - Casio FX-890p, Z-1, Z-1GR - Casio FP-200, FP-200Jap - Casio FX-9000p - Sharp PC-1211 Simulator - Sharp PC 1250, PC 1251, PC 1251H, PC 1255 - Sharp PC 1260, PC 1261, PC 1262 - Sharp PC-1280, PC-1280Jap - Sharp PC 1360, PC 2500 - Sharp PC 1401, PC 1402, PC 1403, PC 1403H, PC 1421, PC 1445 - Sharp PC-1425, PC-1425Jap, PC-1450, PC-1450Jap, PC-1475, PC-1475Jap - Sharp PC 1500, PC 1500jap, PC 1500A, PC 1501,CE 150 - Sharp PC 1600, CE 1600p - Sharp PC-E500, PC-E500jap, PC-E500-BL, PC-E550, PC-E500S, PC-U6000, PC-E220, PC-G850V - Sharp Printer CE-126P - HP 41C Printer (non-HP-IL) 82143A - HP 71b - HP-335, HP-10c, HP 11c, HP 12c, HP 15c and HP 16c which are RPN calculators. - TI-74, TI-95, CC-40, TI-42, TI-55 and TI-58 calculators. PC-100 Printer - Nec PC-2001, General LBC-1100, Sanco TPC-8300, National JR-800, Canon X-07, Epson HX-20 - Elektronika MK-85 , MK-85M , MK-90 - Panasonic HHC Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DHBW Code Companion
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Master programming with the DHBW Code Companion — your personal learning app. Practice with AI-powered quiz questions, get clear explanations, and track your progress right in the app. Wide range of topics Learn in a structured way: from variables and data types to control flow, functions, and asynchronous programming. AI-powered quiz questions Quiz questions are generated dynamically and adapted to your skill level, so you train with varied exercises instead of fixed question sets. Flexible quiz modes Choose from quick quizzes, mixed topics, targeted review of due content, or category-based practice. Clear explanations Get topics explained in German or English — directly in the app. Track your progress Keep an eye on total questions, accuracy, mastered topics, learning streaks, and achievements. For university and self-study Developed for DHBW Lörrach and suitable for anyone who wants to learn programming systematically. Privacy-friendly All data stays locally on your device. No account, no cloud storage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DHBW Code Companion at none against PockEmul's 4. DHBW Code Companion also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PockEmul sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DHBW Code Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.
PockEmul ships an update monthly, DHBW Code Companion every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PockEmul | DHBW Code Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Myrio Conseils | Duale Hochschule Baden Wuerttemberg Loerrach |
In-app purchases
PockEmul
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Monthly Subs. First year offer1 Year trial$2.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$23.991 Year
DHBW Code Companion
No in-app purchases
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