Comparison

RoqueOS vs PharoSmalltalk

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

Head to head
About

RoqueOS

A modern, web-based operating system designed for intuitive interaction across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. It offers a powerful and simple ecosystem for digital platform engagement.

Highlights
  • Modern web-based operating system
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Cross-device compatibility (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Simple and fast ecosystem
  • Redefines digital platform interaction
Features
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RoqueOS is a modern web-based operating system designed to redefine how you interact with digital platforms on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. Built with simplicity, speed, and innovation in mind, RoqueOS gives you a powerful ecosystem that feels intuitive from the very first tap.

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 — 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

RoqueOS4 screens
PharoSmalltalk1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PharoSmalltalk at weekly against RoqueOS's every 3 weeks. RoqueOS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoqueOS ships an update every 3 weeks, PharoSmalltalk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RoqueOS versus PharoSmalltalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoqueOSPharoSmalltalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoque RibeiroAaron Wohl

In-app purchases

None

RoqueOS

No in-app purchases

None

PharoSmalltalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoqueOS free?
RoqueOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PharoSmalltalk free?
PharoSmalltalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoqueOS or PharoSmalltalk have ads?
Neither RoqueOS nor PharoSmalltalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoqueOS or PharoSmalltalk?
RoqueOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and PharoSmalltalk weekly. Most recently, RoqueOS was updated on October 14, 2026 and PharoSmalltalk on October 8, 2026.

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