Yaba Sanshiro 2 vs Surume
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
Surume
Experience classic PlayStation 2 games on your iPhone and iPad. This emulator offers a console-like home screen and supports various controllers, allowing you to play anywhere, on your device or streamed to a TV. Save your progress and customize controls for a personalized gaming experience.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Yaba Sanshiro 2 at Free against Surume's $6.95. Yaba Sanshiro 2 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Surume's advantage is chart position (#12 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Yaba Sanshiro 2 is free to download; Surume costs $6.95 up front. Yaba Sanshiro 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Surume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Yaba Sanshiro 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Yaba Sanshiro 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Surume's.
Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Surume every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yaba Sanshiro 2 | Surume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.95 |
| Rating | 4.4 (29 ratings) — better | 3.2 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #12 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 855 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | devMiyax | Dylan Mathurin |
Customer experience
Yaba Sanshiro 2
Surume
In-app purchases
Yaba Sanshiro 2
- Pro Annual$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$4.99
Surume
- Tip 1$$0.99






