UTM SE vs Shakespeare's Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UTM SE
Experience classic computing by running old-school games and software. This emulator supports various display modes and processor architectures, allowing you to run pre-built systems or configure your own.
- Run classic software and games
- VGA and terminal modes
- Emulates x86, ARM, PPC, RISC-V
- Pre-built or custom machine configurations
- Built from QEMU
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UTM SE is a PC emulator that allows you to run classic software and old-school games. * Supports both VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems * Emulates x86, ARM, PPC, and RISC-V architectures * Run pre-built machines or create your own configuration from scratch * Built from QEMU, a powerful and widely used emulator
Shakespeare's Monkey
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Turn every swipe into a sonnet. Dive into an infinite word grid where letters tumble endlessly like ideas in the Bard’s mind. Spot hidden words, stretch them to epic length, and unlock chapters of beloved classics—from Pride & Prejudice to Moby‑Dick—one discovery at a time. But you’re not alone on this literary safari: - Leaderboard duels show who’s crowned King‑of‑the‑Quill for the day. - Longest‑word trophies let you flex that sesquipedalian streak in style. - Real‑time challenges keep the grid fresh, so no two plays are ever the same. Whether you’ve got 30 seconds in line or a long commute, Shakespeare’s Monkey turns idle moments into masterstrokes of vocabulary—and bragging rights. Ready to out‑word your friends and finish great books along the way? Swing into the grid. Download Shakespeare’s Monkey today and let your letters run wild!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shakespeare's Monkey at none against UTM SE's 3. Shakespeare's Monkey also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). UTM SE's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. UTM SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shakespeare's Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.
UTM SE ships an update every 4 months, Shakespeare's Monkey weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UTM SE | Shakespeare's Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (562 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 562 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turing Software, LLC | Max Osterried |
Bugs and requests
UTM SE
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to select .img files as floppy boot images
- Crashes when trying to leave a VM
- Crashes when adjusting virtual CD-ROM drive settings
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for JIT compilation to improve performance
- Improve Magic Keyboard support
- Allow exporting VMs to run on other platforms
Shakespeare's Monkey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UTM SE
- Transistor$0.99
- Chip$4.99
- Computer$9.99
Shakespeare's Monkey
No in-app purchases
