Comparison

Codecast vs PharoSmalltalk

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

Head to head
About

Codecast

Features
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Codecast is a companion app for Claude Code that lets you browse, search, and revisit your coding conversations on the go. FEATURES: - Full Conversation History: Access all your Claude Code sessions from any device - Powerful Search: Find specific code snippets, solutions, or discussions across all conversations - Syntax Highlighting: View code with proper highlighting for easy reading - Real-time Sync: Conversations sync automatically as you work in Claude Code - Secure Authentication: Sign in with your existing account using biometrics Perfect for developers who use Claude Code and want to: - Review past coding sessions while away from their computer - Search for solutions they've discussed before - Keep track of ongoing projects and their history - Share conversation links with teammates Codecast requires a codecast.sh account linked to your Claude Code CLI.

About

PharoSmalltalk

Features
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Pharo on iOS brings the complete Pharo 13 Smalltalk programming environment to your Apple devices. Browse classes, write code, inspect objects, and debug โ€” all running natively with Metal-accelerated graphics. FULL PHARO DESKTOP Run unmodified official Pharo 13 images. The System Browser, Playground, Inspector, Debugger, and every tool you know from desktop Pharo works here. No special images required. BUILT FOR TOUCH Intuitive gesture mapping makes Pharo comfortable on a touchscreen. Tap for left-click, long-press for right-click, two-finger tap for middle-click. Pinch to zoom. Full hardware keyboard support with modifier keys on iPad. NATIVE PERFORMANCE A clean-room interpreter written in C++ with Metal GPU rendering. Smooth 30fps display, efficient memory management, and full foreign function interface support. IMAGE LIBRARY Download official Pharo 13 images directly from the app. Import your own .image files from the Files app. Keep multiple images organized and switch between projects easily. WORKS EVERYWHERE Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (via Mac Catalyst). Your Pharo environment goes wherever you do. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no telemetry, no data collection. Your code stays on your device. Period. OPEN SOURCE The VM is MIT-licensed and open source. Contributions welcome.

Screenshots

Codecast3 screens
PharoSmalltalk1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PharoSmalltalk at weekly against Codecast's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codecast ships an update every 3 months, PharoSmalltalk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Codecast versus PharoSmalltalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodecastPharoSmalltalk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshot PetrosianAaron Wohl

In-app purchases

None

Codecast

No in-app purchases

None

PharoSmalltalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codecast free?
Codecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PharoSmalltalk free?
PharoSmalltalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codecast or PharoSmalltalk have ads?
Neither Codecast nor PharoSmalltalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codecast or PharoSmalltalk?
Codecast ships an update every 3 months, and PharoSmalltalk weekly. Most recently, Codecast was updated on October 2, 2026 and PharoSmalltalk on October 8, 2026.

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