PharoSmalltalk vs Gopher+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PharoSmalltalk
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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 ā 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.
Gopher+
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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+.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PharoSmalltalk at weekly against Gopher+'s fortnightly. PharoSmalltalk also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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.
PharoSmalltalk ships an update weekly, Gopher+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PharoSmalltalk | Gopher+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aaron Wohl | Morten Harding |
In-app purchases
PharoSmalltalk
No in-app purchases
Gopher+
No in-app purchases









