Crystal Matter 2 vs TinyEmulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crystal Matter 2
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Humanity has expanded through the galaxy, thanks to crystals made of an unknown matter that provides high levels of energy, and they are used by all galactic civilizations. This energy matter appears as energized gems, to pick up the gems you will need first to take away the excess of energy by shooting them. Survive and pick up gems!
TinyEmulator
Play classic retro games on your device with this emulator. Enjoy solo or multiplayer experiences, with support for a wide range of classic gaming systems. Save your progress, use controllers, and even chat with friends during netplay sessions.
- Multi-platform support
- Solo and multiplayer netplay
- State save and load
- Gamepad controller support
- Voice and message chat during netplay
- Controller skins and haptics
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TinyEmulator - TinyEmulator is an emulator designed for playing classic retro games, with multi-platform supported. It supports both solo play and multiplayer netplay with friends. Additionally, it runs on multiple platforms and is continuously expanding its compatibility. Systems: - Nintendo Entertainment System - Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Game Boy - Game Boy (Color) - Game Boy Advance - Sega Master System - Sega Genesis/Mega Drive - Sega Game Gear - Arcade: PolyGame Master - Arcade: NeoGeo - Arcade: Capcom Play System - Arcade: Konami Features: - Netplay with multiplayers - State save&load supported - Gamepad controller supported - Controller skins - Haptics feedback supported - Voice talk while netplay - Messages while netplay - Share your rom to netplay parterners - System suite overlay controller - Keyboard mapping on mac
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TinyEmulator at every 2 weeks against Crystal Matter 2's every 32 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Crystal Matter 2 ships an update every 32 months, TinyEmulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crystal Matter 2 | TinyEmulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IOFICTION LLC | 兴海 刘 |
In-app purchases
Crystal Matter 2
No in-app purchases
TinyEmulator
No in-app purchases
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