pocketFORTH
Learn FORTH on your iPhone
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Pocket FORTH brings the classic FORTH language to iPhone and iPad. Write, run, save, and share programs anywhere, with QR Code import/export and iOS Shortcuts support.
Learn FORTH on your iPhone and iPad
Pocket FORTH is a modern FORTH interpreter inspired by the golden age of pocket computers and home computing.
Whether you're a retro-computing enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about one of the most influential programming languages ever created, Pocket FORTH lets you write and run FORTH programs directly on your iPhone or iPad.
Main Features
• Classic FORTH interpreter
• Define your own words and extend the dictionary
• Save and load programs in .4th format
• QR Code import and export
• Easy program sharing between devices
• iOS Shortcuts integration
• Clean terminal-style interface
• Dictionary and stack inspection tools
Ideal For
• Learning FORTH
• Retro computing enthusiasts
• Education and experimentation
• Small utilities and algorithms
• Exploring stack-based programming
Pocket FORTH is lightweight, fast, and works entirely offline.
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The developer, Leonardo Del Nonno, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Leonardo Del Nonno
- Size
- 1.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Leonardo Del Nonno
