gforth - GNU Forth for Android

Name: gforth - GNU Forth for Android
Rating: 3.3846154 (268 reviews)
Author: Bernd Paysan

By: Bernd Paysan App

GNU Forth programming language

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

11,758 ▲ 4

Data as of 2026-10-30

Version:

0.7.9_20251001

Last updated: 2025-11-16

Ranking

#544,467 ▼ 911

Overall

Features & Capabilities

gforth - GNU Forth for Android is the official GNU implementation of the Forth programming language, available as a binary APK for Android devices supporting both ARM and x86 processors. Fully compliant with ANSI Forth and Forth-2012 standards, gforth utilizes GCC to compile efficient direct or indirect threaded Forth code.

This versatile tool provides three main launchers: a fast engine for high-speed programming, a debug engine featuring a precise single-step debugger and exception backtraces, and a demo application showcasing the net2o protocol. Designed to be powerful, efficient, free under GPLv3, and easy to port across platforms, gforth aims to establish a widely accepted standard model for ANSI Forth programming. For an optimal development experience, it's recommended to use specialized soft keyboards like Hacker's Keyboard on Android devices.

Learn more about gforth's source code and Android-specific functionality at bernd-paysan.de/gforth.html and forth-ev.de/wiki.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

0.7.9_20251001 Last updated: 2025-11-16

Version code:

3777

Creation date:

2013-08-20

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

6.55MB

Email:

be*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://wiki.forth-ev.de/doku.php/en:projects:gforth-android:start DR 16

Privacy policy:

https://fossil.net2o.de/net2o/doc/trunk/wiki/app-privacy-statement.md

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-30

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Developed by:: Bernd Paysan
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gnu.gforth
Email:: be*****@gmail.com
Website:: https://wiki.forth-ev.de/doku.php/en:projects:gforth-android:start

User Reviews

Users value having a capable GNU Forth implementation on Android, and some say it works well once configured. The most repeated concerns are confusing storage and file access, startup or compatibility problems, and awkward editing or keyboard input. Several reviewers also want clearer guidance on setup and usage.

Pros

Brings the GNU Forth language to Android, which reviewers appreciate having on a phone or tablet.
Several reviewers report that it works well on their devices, particularly after updates or setup adjustments.
Reviewers describe it as a capable, useful implementation of Forth.

Cons

Storage permissions and file access are confusing: reviewers struggled to find the app’s folder, access files, or use files from other locations.
Multiple reviewers report startup failures, crashes, or blank screens, sometimes tied to a particular Android version or device.
Editing and input can be difficult, including keyboard compatibility, pasting text, and using the editor.
Reviewers say the app needs clearer instructions for setup, file handling, and using its features.

Recent reviews

not compiler I know android indifferent too compile ,many weathers too cross!

St***** 2026-02-06

good app, but on Samsung S10+ the text goes over the curved screen, making texts unreadable. deselecting screen causes keyboard to bug text is scrollable in a weird way