Comparison

iStructly vs Gopher+

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

Head to head
About

iStructly

Features
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macOS tool to format, validate, and beautify your JSON with clarity and precision.

About

Gopher+

Features
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Gopher+ is a modern text-based Gopher client for iOS and macOS that makes it easy to explore Gopherspace from your Apple devices. Gopher is a classic internet protocol that focuses on simple, text-based navigation and community-run servers. Browse Gopher servers, discover classic Gopherholes, and experience the retro internet through the Gopher protocol. You can even visit my own burrow at gopher://gopherspace.dk along with many other Gopher sites across Gopherspace. Features • Clean and modern interface for browsing Gopher menus and documents • Synchronization of bookmarks and browsing history across your devices • Support for downloading classic Macintosh disk formats • Compatible with formats such as .dsk, StuffIt archives, .ds, .hqx, and more • Fast and lightweight text-based browsing experience • User-Defined Browsing History Retention Thank you for exploring Gopherspace with Gopher+.

Screenshots

iStructly4 screens
Gopher+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iStructly at daily against Gopher+'s fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStructly ships an update daily, Gopher+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
iStructly versus Gopher+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStructlyGopher+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBasel AbuTalebMorten Harding

In-app purchases

None

iStructly

No in-app purchases

None

Gopher+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStructly free?
iStructly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gopher+ free?
Gopher+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStructly or Gopher+ have ads?
Neither iStructly nor Gopher+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStructly or Gopher+?
iStructly ships an update daily, and Gopher+ fortnightly. Most recently, iStructly was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gopher+ on October 6, 2026.

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