Comparison

Yaba Sanshiro 2 vs GenZD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Yaba Sanshiro 2

This app allows you to play SEGA Saturn games on your iOS device by emulating the hardware. You'll need to provide your own game data by dumping it from original CD-ROMs. It offers various settings for graphics, sound, and controls to enhance your retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • SEGA Saturn hardware emulation
  • Play your own Saturn game files
  • Save and load game states
  • On-screen gamepad and MFI controller support
  • Adjustable rendering resolution
  • Frame skip and aspect ratio settings
Features
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Take your Saturn game collection anywhere with Yaba Sanshiro 2. Enjoy your favorite Saturn games on iPhone and iPad with high-resolution graphics, fast and lightweight emulation, massive backup storage, and cloud save support. Play with enhanced visuals, keep more save data, protect your progress in the cloud, and transfer your saves to your other devices. KEY FEATURES • High-Resolution Graphics Enjoy sharper 3D graphics rendered at resolutions higher than the original Saturn hardware, powered by Apple's Metal API. • Fast and Lightweight Optimized for smooth and responsive gameplay on iPhone and iPad. • Massive Backup Storage The original Saturn had only 32 KB of internal backup RAM. Yaba Sanshiro 2 lets you keep far more save data without constantly deleting old saves. • Cloud Backup Back up your important game saves to your private cloud storage and protect your progress. • Save Data Transfer Back up, restore, and transfer your save data so you can continue playing on your other devices. • Save States Save your progress at any moment and continue later from exactly where you left off. • Game Controller Support Play with compatible Bluetooth and USB game controllers for a more authentic console experience. FREE TO START — UPGRADE YOUR WAY Download Yaba Sanshiro 2 for free and get started with your own Saturn games. For full access to Pro features, choose the option that works best for you: • Annual Pro Unlock Pro features with an auto-renewable yearly subscription. • Lifetime Pro Unlock Pro features permanently with a one-time purchase. Pay once and keep Pro forever. Users who purchased Yaba Sanshiro 2 before it became a free app will continue to receive Pro access without an additional subscription or purchase. GETTING STARTED Yaba Sanshiro 2 does not include Saturn BIOS files or game data. You must use game files created from game discs that you legally own. 1. Create a supported game image from your Saturn game disc. 2. Copy the game file to your iPhone or iPad. 3. Start Yaba Sanshiro 2. 4. Tap the “Add” button and select your game file. 5. Tap the game icon to start playing. For detailed setup instructions, visit: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/howto#ios COMPATIBILITY The Saturn is a complex system, and some games may not yet work perfectly. Check the current game compatibility list here: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/games You can also send compatibility information and issue reports directly to the developer by selecting “Report” from the in-game menu. OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE Yaba Sanshiro 2 is based on the Yabause open-source project and is provided under the GPL license. Source code is available here: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/download LEGAL NOTICE Yaba Sanshiro 2 is not affiliated with or endorsed by SEGA Corporation. “Sega Saturn” is a registered trademark of SEGA Corporation. Terms of Use: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.yabasanshiro.com/privacy

About

GenZD

Run classic idTech 1 games on your iOS device with enhanced modern features. Supports original WAD files and community MODs, offering improved graphics, lighting, and scripting. Requires users to provide their own game content.

Highlights
  • Modern 3D rendering
  • Widescreen graphics
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Scriptable environment
  • Game controller support
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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GenZD supports running games using the open-source idTech 1 game engine for iOS, and supports running its "WAD" game files as well as community-developed "MOD" files, all rendered natively using modern technology. It supports several capabilities beyond the original engine, such as modern 3D rendering, widescreen graphics, dynamic lighting, a fully scriptable environment, and much much more. Please note that GenZD does not include content and they must be provided by you. Please use the Files app to move or copy files to the GenZD folder under "On my iPhone" or "On my iPad". Configurations called "Launch Configurations" can be created using a base game file as well as additional MOD files (.pk3 and .zip files). A plethora of content developed by the community is available on the web, and almost all "mods" that use the UDMF or WAD formats are supported. Additional features: - Game controller support: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mFi - On-screen touch virtual gamepad and virtual keyboard - Customizable touch controls: Rearrange buttons, change color and size. Support for saving multiple layouts. - Gyroscope aiming - Widescreen Metal graphics rendering using MoltenVK - Add your own game and mod files via the Files app - Accessibility: Supports VoiceOver and mods that support accessibility - Local Multiplayer: Host a co-op or deathmatch game, discover hosts running GenZD automatically on the same network and join a game

Screenshots

Yaba Sanshiro 24 screens
GenZD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yaba Sanshiro 2 at Free against GenZD's $2.99. GenZD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (82% vs 62%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Yaba Sanshiro 2 is free to download; GenZD costs $2.99 up front. Yaba Sanshiro 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. GenZD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Yaba Sanshiro 2 against 4.5 for GenZD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Yaba Sanshiro 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of GenZD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, GenZD every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yaba Sanshiro 2 versus GenZD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYaba Sanshiro 2GenZD
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)4.5 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews82.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2957 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperdevMiyaxInfinite Evolution Technologies

Customer experience

Yaba Sanshiro 2

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral35.3%
Negative2.9%

GenZD

All ratings57 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative9.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yaba Sanshiro 2

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99
None

GenZD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yaba Sanshiro 2 free?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GenZD free?
GenZD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yaba Sanshiro 2 or GenZD?
GenZD is rated higher. Yaba Sanshiro 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while GenZD averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.
Do Yaba Sanshiro 2 or GenZD have ads?
Neither Yaba Sanshiro 2 nor GenZD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yaba Sanshiro 2 or GenZD?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and GenZD every 11 days. Most recently, Yaba Sanshiro 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and GenZD on October 30, 2026.

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