Blumoto vs Kenbak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Blumoto
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A Heathkit ET-3400 Simulator. The app simulates a Heathkit ET-3400. This was an inexpensive computer from 1977 for people to learn about computing and programming. With the app you can enter programs in machine code using the keypad and see the result on the 6 LED digits. It emulates the Motorola 6800 8 bit processor and contains the original ROM and 256 bytes of RAM
Kenbak
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Discover the history of computing with the Kenbak-1 Emulator! This emulator is not just a copy, but a carefully recreated digital version of the Kenbak-1, one of the first personal computers, released in 1971. Key Features: ⢠Full Processor Emulation: Authentic emulation of all original Kenbak-1 instructions. ⢠Interactive Front Panel: Replica of the control panel with working switches and LEDs. ⢠Easy-to-use command input panel: Allows you to choose the specific processor instruction from the command panel and immediately store it in memory. ⢠Memory Dump: Visual display of the contents of each memory location for debugging and analysis. ⢠Save and Load Programs: Create, save, and load your own programs written for the Kenbak-1. ⢠Documentation: Complete set of original Kenbak-1 documentation. ⢠Settings: Option to adjust emulation speed and other parameters. The Kenbak-1 Emulator is the perfect tool for learning the fundamentals of computing, experimenting with machine code, and delving into computer history. It's a great way to understand how the first computers worked and how the foundations of the modern digital revolution were laid.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kenbak at monthly against Blumoto's every 20 months. Blumoto's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blumoto ships an update every 20 months, Kenbak monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Blumoto | Kenbak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Monthly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Gernss | Takhir Zakirov |
In-app purchases
Blumoto
No in-app purchases
Kenbak
No in-app purchases







