Comparison

Yaba Sanshiro 2 vs EKA2L1

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

EKA2L1

This application allows you to play classic Symbian and N-Gage games on your iPhone or iPad. It supports a variety of device profiles and requires you to provide your own game files. It is an open-source project.

Highlights
  • Symbian/N-Gage game emulation
  • Supports S60v1, S60v3, S60v5, Symbian^3
  • Requires user-provided ROMs and game packages
  • Open-source project
  • Available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS
Features
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EKA2L1 is a Symbian game emulator for iPhone, iPad and macOS. It supports a wide range of games developed for S60v1, S60v3, S60v5, and Symbian^3. Recommended device profiles for the best compatibility: • S60v1: Nokia N-Gage • S60v3: Nokia 5320 XpressMusic • S60v5: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic • Symbian^3: Nokia X7-00 To use EKA2L1, you must provide your own legally obtained ROM dump and game packages. ROMs, firmware, and games are not included with the app. EKA2L1 is an open-source project. View the source code on GitHub: https://github.com/EKA2L1/EKA2L1 **EKA2L1** is in no way affiliated with Nokia. The name "Nokia" and all associated device names are registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.**

Screenshots

Yaba Sanshiro 24 screens
EKA2L13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yaba Sanshiro 2 at Free against EKA2L1's $2.99. Yaba Sanshiro 2 also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 3). EKA2L1's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; EKA2L1 costs $2.99 up front. Yaba Sanshiro 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. EKA2L1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EKA2L1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yaba Sanshiro 2 has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Yaba Sanshiro 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of EKA2L1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, EKA2L1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Yaba Sanshiro 2 versus EKA2L1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYaba Sanshiro 2EKA2L1
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#127 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdevMiyax超 杨

Customer experience

Yaba Sanshiro 2

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

EKA2L1

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yaba Sanshiro 2

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

EKA2L1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yaba Sanshiro 2 free?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EKA2L1 free?
EKA2L1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yaba Sanshiro 2 or EKA2L1?
EKA2L1 is rated higher. Yaba Sanshiro 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while EKA2L1 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Yaba Sanshiro 2 or EKA2L1 have ads?
Neither Yaba Sanshiro 2 nor EKA2L1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yaba Sanshiro 2 or EKA2L1?
Yaba Sanshiro 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and EKA2L1 weekly. Most recently, Yaba Sanshiro 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and EKA2L1 on October 29, 2026.

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