Comparison

Yaba Sanshiro 2 vs Surume

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Yaba Sanshiro 24 screens
Surume4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Yaba Sanshiro 2 versus Surume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYaba Sanshiro 2Surume
PriceFree — better$6.95
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better3.2 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews — better56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2935 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB855 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdevMiyaxDylan Mathurin

Customer experience

Yaba Sanshiro 2

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

Surume

All ratings29 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative41.4%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative34.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yaba Sanshiro 2

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Surume

One-time1
  • Tip 1$$0.99

Questions

Is Yaba Sanshiro 2 free?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surume free?
Surume costs $6.95, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yaba Sanshiro 2 or Surume?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 is rated higher. Yaba Sanshiro 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Surume averages 3.2 from 35 ratings.
Do Yaba Sanshiro 2 or Surume have ads?
Neither Yaba Sanshiro 2 nor Surume shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yaba Sanshiro 2 or Surume?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Surume every 4 weeks. Most recently, Yaba Sanshiro 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surume on October 31, 2026.

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