Kenbak-1
Takhir Zakirov Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Kenbak-1 is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Takhir Zakirov. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated October 14, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 26 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 14
- 2026 · v1.0.3
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About Kenbak-1
Discover the history of computing with the Kenbak-1 Emulator! This emulator is not just a copy, but a carefully recreated digital version of the Kenbak-1, one of the first personal computers, released in 1971. Key Features: • Full Processor Emulation: Authentic emulation of all original Kenbak-1 instructions. • Interactive Front Panel: Replica of the control panel with working switches and LEDs. • Easy-to-use command input panel: Allows you to choose the specific processor instruction from the command panel and immediately store it in memory. • Memory Dump: Visual display of the contents of each memory location for debugging and analysis. • Save and Load Programs: Create, save, and load your own programs written for the Kenbak-1. • Documentation: Complete set of original Kenbak-1 documentation. • Settings: Option to adjust emulation speed and other parameters. The Kenbak-1 Emulator is the perfect tool for learning the fundamentals of computing, experimenting with machine code, and delving into computer history. It's a great way to understand how the first computers worked and how the foundations of the modern digital revolution were laid.
What’s new
Version 1.0.3 · Updated October 14, 2026
Whats new Execution Log & AI-assisted debugging - New step-by-step execution log: record every executed instruction (registers, disassembled code, memory writes) and export it as plain text with a full memory dump — ideal for debugging or pasting into an AI assistant. - Program Analysis: imported programs are automatically checked for common mistakes, such as instruction bytes landing on reserved addresses or invalid jump targets. - Import from clipboard: paste a program (JSON text) directly from the clipboard, or import it from a .kenbak file — or open .kenbak files right from the Files app. - AI prompt: copy a ready-made prompt describing the Kenbak‑1 architecture, instruction set, and file format to generate your own programs in any AI assistant. - New settings: record execution log, haptic feedback, keep screen on while running, and a "Reset to defaults" option.
App privacy
The developer, Takhir Zakirov, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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