RandleSimulation vs pocketFORTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RandleSimulation
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This simulation should assist you to gain a greater understanding of the relationship glucose and fatty acids within a cell. It is a gut feeling estimate based on the documentation and I make no claims as to the accuracy. I challenge those with a greater understanding of the subject to develop a getter simulation to help advance the education.
pocketFORTH
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Discover one of the programming languages that helped shape modern computing. PocketFORTH is a modern FORTH environment inspired by the golden age of pocket computers and home computing, bringing the power of interactive programming directly to your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a retro-computing enthusiast, a student, an electronics maker or simply curious to explore one of the most influential programming languages ever created, Pocket FORTH lets you write, run, edit and save FORTH programs through a clean, fast and completely offline interface. Designed for both learning and experimentation, Pocket FORTH combines the simplicity of the original language with modern features including live editing, dictionary browsing, source inspection, QR code sharing, persistent storage and a growing collection of built-in words compatible with classic FORTH systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RandleSimulation at every 4 days against pocketFORTH's every 3 weeks. RandleSimulation also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
RandleSimulation ships an update every 4 days, pocketFORTH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RandleSimulation | pocketFORTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Dockerty | Leonardo Del Nonno |
In-app purchases
RandleSimulation
No in-app purchases
pocketFORTH
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RandleSimulation free?
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Do RandleSimulation or pocketFORTH have ads?
Which is updated more often, RandleSimulation or pocketFORTH?
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