Method RWF vs iMSX2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Method RWF
Stay updated on World of Warcraft raid progress without constantly checking websites. Receive curated textual updates and push notifications for boss defeats and guild standings. Track leaderboards for each boss and region to follow the Race to World First.
- Curated textual updates
- Push notifications for boss defeats
- Customizable notification preferences
- Up-to-date leaderboards
- Regional and encounter-specific rankings
- Timeline of race events
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Want to follow the Race to World First when away from the computer? Tired of refreshing websites? The Race to World First app provides curated textual updates about the World of Warcraft raid progress and shows always up to date leaderboards for each boss and even each region. Push Notifications The days of refreshing a progress tracker endlessly to stay in the know about race progress are over. This app will send you push notifications for up to the 10 first defeats of each encounter. Only care about the very first defeat? You can customize notifications based on your preferences. Updates Our timeline of short updates will make it easy for you to stay on top of the race with a complete overview of where the different competing guilds stand. Our team of raid progress experts ensure you will never miss an important event. These updates cover a wide range of guilds across different regions and give insights into the decisions being made and how different contenders approach each encounter. Rankings The main ranking leaderboard shares a quick overview of the current standings aroundthe world. To get an even more detailed view of how the race went you can drill down into a fully curated top 10 list for each region and encounter. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The Race to World First app is not associated with Blizzard Entertainment.
iMSX2
Play classic MSX and MSX2 games on your iPhone or iPad. Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, or ZIP files. Features include save states, Bluetooth controller support, customizable buttons, and screen filters for an authentic retro experience.
- Play classic MSX/MSX2 games
- Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, ZIP
- Save and load game states
- Bluetooth keyboard and controller support
- Customizable button layouts
- CRT and scanline screen filters
- Load BASIC programs
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Experience Classic MSX and MSX2 Games on your iPhone/iPad with iMSX2! Turn your iPhone/iPad into a portable MSX2 emulator with iMSX2! Emulate classic MSX and MSX2 games in ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK or ZIP format Key Features: · Play Classic Games: Relive the nostalgia of playing your favorite MSX and MSX2 games right on your iPhone/iPad. · Run Your Cartridges: Reproduce MSX and MSX2 cartridges from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK and ZIP files and enjoy them on your device anytime, anywhere. · Save States: Save and load game states and the configuration type easily (iCloud) · Bluetooth Compatibility: Support for Bluetooth keyboards and game controllers. · Customizable button layouts: Edit the button positions for each orientation and enjoy full compatibility with shells like GAMEBABY and PlayCase. · Choose Your ROM Type: If your rom is not loaded correctly, try to select from various ROM configurations including "Normal", "Type K", "Type K SCC", "Type ASC16", "Type ASC16 SRAM", "Type ASC8", "Type ASC8 SRAM" and "Type ASCII16-X". · Screen filters: Enjoy a more authentic and customizable retro experience with CRT and scanline filters. · Fast forward: Speed through gameplay with the new fast forward mode. · Load Your Own BASIC Programs: Run your own programs in BASIC format directly on your iPhone/iPad. · Powered by C-bios: iMSX2 is built using C-bios for the utmost accuracy and compatibility. · Custom BIOS support: Import your own BIOS files to enhance compatibility and personalize your emulation experience. · Improved Disk Support: Play more MSX disk games with improved DSK compatibility, multi-disk support, on-the-fly disk swapping, and user disks for saving data in supported games. · Auto-fire: Added switches to enable auto-fire for the A and B buttons. · Designed to be very basic: With a beautiful and user-friendly interface for both portrait and landscape orientations. · The app does not require an internet connection, contains no ads, and does not store user data. It also takes up little space. What's Next: Stay tuned for even more enhancements! Constantly working on improving iMSX2 and adding new features to provide you with the best MSX experience on iOS. LZ4 Library Copyright (c) 2011-2020, Yann Collet C-BIOS Copyright (c) 2002-2005 BouKiCHi. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2003 Reikan. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2010 Maarten ter Huurne. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2011 Albert Beevendorp. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2005 Patrick van Arkel. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004,2010-2011 Manuel Bilderbeek. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Joost Yervante Damad. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Jussi Pitkänen. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2007 Eric Boon. All rights reserved. emu2413 Copyright (c) 2001-2019 Mitsutaka Okazaki Z80 Emulator micro MSX2+ Copyright (c) 2023 Yoji Suzuki.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Method RWF at Free against iMSX2's $1.99. Method RWF also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). iMSX2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Method RWF is free to download; iMSX2 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Method RWF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Method RWF's written reviews are positive against 59% of iMSX2's.
Method RWF ships an update every 9 months, iMSX2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Method RWF | iMSX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 59.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | METHOD GAMING LIMITED | Enrique Enguix |
Customer experience
Method RWF
iMSX2
In-app purchases
Method RWF
No in-app purchases
iMSX2
No in-app purchases









