Comparison

Gopher+ vs CronPad

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

Head to head
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+.

About

CronPad

Features
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CronPad is a native cron expression workbench for developers. Paste any cron expression to instantly see a plain-English description and the next 10 scheduled run times. Use the visual Encode mode to build expressions field-by-field without memorizing syntax. Works completely offline with zero network requests. Your expression history is saved locally so you can quickly recall recent schedules. Features: • Decode any 5-field or 6-field cron expression into plain English • See the next 10 run times in your local timezone • Encode mode: build expressions visually without memorizing syntax • Supports shorthand aliases: @yearly, @monthly, @weekly, @daily, @hourly • Expression history saved locally via SwiftData • Built-in cron syntax reference • Works completely offline: no account, no network, no tracking

Screenshots

Gopher+2 screens
CronPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gopher+ and CronPad are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gopher+ versus CronPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGopher+CronPad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMorten HardingFalling Data Zone LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gopher+

No in-app purchases

None

CronPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gopher+ free?
Gopher+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CronPad free?
CronPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gopher+ or CronPad have ads?
Neither Gopher+ nor CronPad shows ads.

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