# iGoBeat III vs iMSX2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMSX2 at 59% against iGoBeat III's 0%. iMSX2 also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). iGoBeat III's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iGoBeat III is free to download; iMSX2 costs $1.99 up front. iGoBeat III sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. iMSX2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMSX2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMSX2 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iGoBeat III's written reviews are positive against 59% of iMSX2's.

iGoBeat III ships an update every 3 weeks, iMSX2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGoBeat III | iMSX2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igobeat-iii/id1484207848/reviews) | **[3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 327 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志凌 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/513205748) | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) |

## What reviewers say

### iGoBeat III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igobeat-iii/id1484207848)

Experience a diverse rhythm music simulator with multiple gameplay modes. Tap, swipe, and hold to the beat of various music tracks. Create and share your own custom rhythm maps.

**Highlights:** Multiple rhythm gameplay modes, Touch-based music simulation, Custom rhythm map creation tool, Shareable user-generated content, High-definition graphics, Offline play support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month VIP membership | $1.49 | per month |
| 6 month VIP membership | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months VIP membership | $11.99 | per year |


### iMSX2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a classic MSX2 emulator. Play your favorite retro games from ROM, disk, or ZIP files. Features include save states, Bluetooth controller support, and customizable screen filters for an authentic experience.

**Highlights:** Emulate MSX and MSX2 games, Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, ZIP, Save and load game states, Bluetooth keyboard and controller support, Customizable button layouts, CRT and scanline screen filters, Fast forward mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iGoBeat III free?

iGoBeat III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMSX2 free?

iMSX2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iGoBeat III or iMSX2?

iMSX2 is rated higher. iGoBeat III averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iMSX2 averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do iGoBeat III or iMSX2 have ads?

Neither iGoBeat III nor iMSX2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iGoBeat III or iMSX2?

iGoBeat III ships an update every 3 weeks, and iMSX2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, iGoBeat III was updated on November 3, 2026 and iMSX2 on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*