# Surume - PS4 PS3 PS2 VITA XBOX — The Most Advanced Emulator

> PlayStation 2 emulator for iOS with console-style interface and controller support. (iPhone/iPad app by Dylan Mathurin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surume-ps4-ps3-ps2-vita-xbox/id6763616488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Action, Simulation
- Price: $6.95 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 855 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hindi and 20 more
- Released: 2026-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surume-ps4-ps3-ps2-vita-xbox/id6763616488/reviews.md

## What is Surume?

Surume runs PS2, PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox and Xbox 360 games on iPhone and iPad. It also has partial PS1 support through PS2 backwards compatibility. Games run directly on your device.

Games and settings
• Keep games from each console in one library. Search, filter, change layouts, and edit covers and game details.
• Use automatic tuning for supported games, or adjust frame rate, game speed, graphics, audio and controls yourself. Save settings for each game.
• Increase rendering resolution and use Upscale Studio to enhance textures and artwork.
• Save and load states from the library or in-game menu.
• Extract videos, images and soundtracks from supported game discs.

Controls and screens
• Connect a wired or wireless controller and remap its buttons.
• Move and resize individual touch controls.
• Change saves, settings, filters and controls while playing.
• Connect to a TV and use Console Mode. Layouts adapt to iPhone, iPad and external displays.

Online and friends
Sign in with Apple to use SharkPond Network. Add friends, manage your profile, earn supported trophies and join supported multiplayer games. Party Chat lets you talk while playing. Online features depend on the console and game.

Appearance
Choose themes, animated backgrounds, materials, colors, fonts, app icons and library animations.

You can receive app announcements and choose whether to share crash and performance reports to help improve Surume.

Surume does not include games, BIOS files, firmware or other copyrighted system software. Import your own legally obtained files. Performance and compatibility depend on the game, device and settings.

## Key features

- Console-style home screen
- TV output support
- On-device interpreter engine
- Wireless and wired gamepad support
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Save states
- In-game overlay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $6.95.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1$ | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #23 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## Is Surume safe?

Surume - PS4 PS3 PS2 VITA XBOX has mixed safety signals based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Surume is 66 out of 100. This assessment is based on 35 user ratings, with an App Store average of 3.2 out of 5. Of 29 App Store ratings, 51.7% point to a safe experience, 6.9% suggest some concerns, and 41.4% point to a risky experience.

## Is Surume legit?

Surume - PS4 PS3 PS2 VITA XBOX appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Surume is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surume-ps4-ps3-ps2-vita-xbox/id6763616488/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Back on track with .6 update

*2026-10-23*

So far so good with the iPad Pro M1. This update addresses performance drops since .3 as far as PS2 is concerned. Better than .3 in most cases, much better in others.

UI weirdness though after updating the older app. I needed to do a full reinstall to address it. Unable to exit out of the language screen which isn’t a problem when doing a full install. Screens are different.

Otherwise this the cat’s meow. Thermals even seem slightly better too. Great job overall.

### 1/5 — The Emu war

*2026-10-21*

Are app has just become decoration on my iPad it won’t even open wast of money

### 1/5 — i wish i didn't update

*2026-10-18*

thanks for a stupid update which makes performance 10x worse(:

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-10-12*

Muito bom, precisa de mais otimização

### 1/5 — For now, it’s a waste of money

*2026-10-10*

I had gotten the lite version and played ps2 games so well and I loved it. But I wanted ps3 so I paid for premium on lite and it didn’t work so I thought I’d js get the full game cuz that’s the whole purpose….  When I loaded the ps3 firmware it immediately crashes and won’t even let me open up the game anymore. Plz fix!

### 2/5 — PS3 are scam

*2026-09-28*

they just won't start and changing every configuration and nothing helps only 1 time worked a little with CALL OF DUTY GHOST then black screen all the time and the game wont start

### 5/5 — Mk vs dcu and mk9

*2026-09-22*

It won’t load up on practice or acutual mode and same as dc can you fix it please thank you but overall it’s really good

### 5/5 — PS3 games

*2026-09-14*

I can’t play sly cooper games because they’re keep crashing out

### 1/5 — Malo

*2026-09-14*

No modula los juegos de playstation2 como need for speed carbón

### 5/5 — I’m sorry for what I’ve done.

*2026-09-13*

Yani Neko/wonder Dev I am so sorry for how I behaved in your discord server, what I did was unacceptable I didn’t mean to harass you and spam and complain about useless bugs, And I also apologize for not listening to you and giving you a very hard time, I have changed, I have learned to control my emotions and have determined to actually Listen to rules, follow instructions, and learn what to do and what to not do, and Finally, I am sorry about the piracy joke, I have legally owned a PlayStation 2 console In my own house, and I actually dumped my games to the emulator, I promise to
Never ever be a major problem for you, so please give me a chance I don’t want people to feel like I’m the bad guy, this is the last time I would do any sort of thing like this, EVER!

## Frequently asked questions about Surume

### Does Surume have ads?

No, Surume does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an ad-free gaming experience.

### What devices does Surume support?

Surume is available for iPhone and iPad. It was last updated on May 23, 2026, with version 0.0.2.

### How much does Surume cost?

Surume is a paid application priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its features.

### Can I play Surume offline?

Yes, Surume is built for on-device use with an interpreter-style core, meaning you do not need a Mac or PC to play games.

### What is the age rating for Surume?

Surume has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Surume updated?

The latest version of Surume, 0.0.2, was released on May 23, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

### What are the main benefits of Surume's home screen?

Surume's console-style home screen prioritizes quick access to your game library with fewer phone-style drill-downs, offering a more streamlined experience.

### Does Surume support gamepads?

Yes, Surume supports both wireless and wired gamepads, as well as touch controls. You can map controls to your preference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.0.7 — 2026-10-24

• Ping to Play: get a ping when a friend wants to play a game or hosts it, and choose how often.
• PS Vita now works on iOS 17, and older iPhones.(performance not guaranteed) 
• PS Vita cheats: download cheats for your game, or add your own, from the Cheats button in game.
• PS Vita mods made for Surume, from the Mods button in game.
• Extract Text and Extract Fonts on every console, and Add Translation for fan translations.
• Network drive games keep their art, trophies and save states in your library.
• Smoother PS3 and PS Vita games on iPhone, with fewer dropped frames.
• Game keyboards now open as one bar above the iOS keyboard.
• Improved Thai translation.

Available graphics, audio and online features vary by console and game.

### 0.0.6 — 2026-10-22

• Play original Xbox and Xbox 360 games from your own discs.
• Faster online multiplayer and lan  games 
• Party Chat: talk with friends while you play, using your Discord account.
• Friends, invites and online play in supported games through Shark Pond.
• Massive improvements in PS2, PS3 & Ps Vita emulation, with more games at full speed.
• Fixed many issues causing some PS4 titles not to load.
• Fixed many issues causing some PS Vita titles to have a black screen.
• Major speed improvements across the board for all ps4 titles.
• Added PS Vita fan translations and ROM hacks load from rePatch folders.
• New themes, animated backdrops and in-game menu pages.
• Thai, Korean and Vietnamese translations.
• Performance reports and logs help make games run faster. 

Available graphics, audio and online features vary by console and game.

### 0.0.5 — 2026-09-13

New ways to fine-tune how your games look, sound and play.

• New frame generation and upscaling options.
• New VPM display mode, an enhanced HDR alternative.
• New Enhanced Audio & custom modes.
• Added Live texture upscaling and replacement for PS2 and PS3.
• PS3 performance optimizations and less background work in the game library.
• Improved first-run setup and guides for games, firmware and controllers.
• Improved translations and clearer launch errors.
• More reliable feedback and crash reporting.

Available graphics and audio options vary by console.

### 0.0.4 — 2026-09-01

What’s New in Surume 0.0.4

• Added support for PlayStation Vita Games and Firmware
• Added support for PlayStation 3 Games & Firmware
• Added support for PlayStation 4 Games
• Added partial PlayStation 1 support through PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility
• Improved PS2 performance by up to 60% in some games
• Added new PS2 frame-rate options and expanded cycle-rate controls
• Fixed crashes, gameplay bugs, rendering problems, and compatibility issues across multiple games
• Added Sign in with Apple and SharkPond Network account support
• Added multiplayer and SharkPond Network online play for supported games that do not require an external game server
• Added friends, friend profiles, online presence, and social tools through SharkPond Network
• Added trophies and trophy syncing for supported consoles
• Added notifications, announcements, and notification history
• Added cross-app support with Surume Lite for compatible accounts and settings
• Added shared settings and expanded per-game configuration tools
• Expanded controller support, controller-device selection, button mapping, rumble, and touch-control customization
• Expanded library tools, game details, cover artwork, metadata, search, filtering, badges, and layout options
• Added game artwork to the launch screen
• Improved game importing, installation, launching, and content management
• Improved save states, save-state browsing, and in-game save management
• Improved Upscale Studio, texture upscaling, and enhancement tools
• Added game-media extraction for videos, images, and soundtracks
• Added PS4 video playback and on-screen keyboard support
• Expanded the in-game overlay and quick menu with faster access to settings, saves, and controls
• Improved the TV interface and wide external-display layouts
• Improved the iPad interface and large-screen layouts
• Added new palette themes: Gold, Obsidian, Fin, Hearts, Neon, Sakura, TailFin, Cream, Magnum, and Syno
• Added new weather themes: Spring, Summer, Middle a’ May, and Monsoon
• Added new cinematic themes: Sol and War
• Added interactive game backgrounds: Snake, Game of Life, 2048, and BlockFall
• Added animated backgrounds: Particles, Winter, Lava, Symbols, Stars, Hyperspace, and Fireworks
• Expanded theme materials, accents, fonts, colors, app icons, library animations, and accessibility options
• Improved account handling, stability, error messages, and recovery from failed launches
• Added automatic crash and performance reporting to help find and fix problems faster

### 0.0.3 — 2026-07-04

This build is mostly under-the-hood, Less jank, ui improvements, faster speeds.

VU rewritten — run faster, fewer stalls mid-frame
IOP block cache reworked, faster loads
improved timing and handling
Improved audio handling for pal titles
Shortcuts can be used to add games to Home Screen 

Black or frozen picture on some PAL titles, FMVs, and loading screens — duplicate frames were getting skipped with no cap, so nothing ever hit the screen. That's fixed.
fixed Perf HUD speed % was lying during frame skip. It reads real values

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