WATER Mob vs Kenbak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
WATER Mob
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WATER Mobile can load and run a WATM module (a .wasm file follows spec) for learning and networking purpose. Current version doesn't support load and run your own WATM module yet, but it can load and run several examples as we provided in the app. To use it for now, first you go to the "Setup" tab and choose a "WATM" module that you want to play with, specify the "Network", and put in an remote network address you want to connect to as address:port (an example for the setup can be: choose "Plain v0 (TinyGo)" as the WATM, choose "TCP" as the Network, and put "google.com:443" in to the address (although this address will give you an Dial Error in the end, since they are not design to wait for random packages, so if you want something that stays connected, try host your own listener as instructed below)), then click save. Then you can switch to the "WATER" tab and press "Dial WATER!" and you are good to go! For developers, if you'd like to see WATER Mob work in details, open the Console app on a Mac and connects to your iPhone, or just run the app on your Mac (with M chips), and see filter with "Runner" in your console to see the whole connecting + package transfer process. And if you'd like to have your own end point to receive and send packages between the WATER app, run 'nc -l port-you-want-to-listen-on' (e.g. nc -l 4444) on your terminal, and then specify the address box in the WATER app differently(to be the one for your own end point) and then press "Dial"!
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: WATER Mob at every 2 days against Kenbak's monthly. WATER Mob also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.5 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.
WATER Mob ships an update every 2 days, Kenbak monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WATER Mob | Kenbak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Chi | Takhir Zakirov |
In-app purchases
WATER Mob
No in-app purchases
Kenbak
No in-app purchases









