Yaba Sanshiro 2 vs GenZD Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
GenZD Zero
Run classic idTech 1 games and community mods on your iOS device with modern rendering capabilities. Enjoy enhanced graphics, custom controls, and controller support. You must provide your own game files.
- idTech 1 game engine support
- Modern 3D rendering
- Widescreen graphics
- Dynamic lighting
- Customizable touch controls
- Game controller support
- Local multiplayer
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GenZD Zero 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 Zero 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. GenZD Zero supports any "WAD"s and "mods", but is limited to 3 launch configurations and supports one touch configuration layout. Upgrading to the full version will unlock unlimited launch configurations and custom touch control layouts. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Yaba Sanshiro 2 at free against GenZD Zero's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Yaba Sanshiro 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Yaba Sanshiro 2 against 4.4 for GenZD Zero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Yaba Sanshiro 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of GenZD Zero's.
Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, GenZD Zero every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yaba Sanshiro 2 | GenZD Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (28 ratings) | 4.4 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | devMiyax | Infinite Evolution Technologies |
Customer experience
Yaba Sanshiro 2
GenZD Zero
In-app purchases
Yaba Sanshiro 2
- Pro Annual$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$4.99
GenZD Zero
- Full Version Upgrade$2.99









