# TapTap vs Manic EMU

TapTap and Manic EMU both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Manic EMU's written reviews are positive against 52% of TapTap's. Manic EMU also leads on chart position (#176 vs unranked). TapTap's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapTap sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Manic EMU sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TapTap against 4.7 for Manic EMU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of TapTap's written reviews are positive against 74% of Manic EMU's.

TapTap ships an update every 11 days, Manic EMU fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapTap | Manic EMU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptap/id1621229787/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-emu-game-emulator/id6743335790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 69 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapTap Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621229789) | [Shenzhen Aoshuang Future Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792380641) |

## What reviewers say

### TapTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptap/id1621229787)

Discover and discuss games with a passionate community. Share reviews, read guides, and interact directly with developers. Explore diverse content, curate lists, and stay updated on the latest gaming trends.

**Highlights:** Gaming community discussions, Game reviews and guides, Direct developer interaction, Content creator network, Custom game lists, Editorial content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 SparkCoin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 SparkCoin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 980 SparkCoin | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1980 SparkCoin | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 SparkCoin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 SparkCoin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improving app navigation
- 👍 Wide variety of games
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Helpful community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Inability to download games
- 🤔 Confusing app functionality
- 👎 Negative design changes

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to download certain games
- White screen when trying to download games
- Disorganized message thread display

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow direct game downloads
- Improve game filtering and search
- Restore pre-registration feature


### Manic EMU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-emu-game-emulator/id6743335790)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app serves as a comprehensive retro game emulator, consolidating classics from numerous consoles and systems into a single library. It supports a vast array of platforms and offers features like save states, speed-up, and controller customization. Users can sync their game data across devices and import games from various cloud services.

**Highlights:** Supports over 30 retro gaming platforms, Unlimited manual and auto save states, Fast forward and cheat support, Customizable filters and skins, Local and online multiplayer, iCloud sync for games and saves, Cloud import from Google Drive, Dropbox, and more, Extensive controller and keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Forever Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Runs well on devices
- 👍 Great emulator overall
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Lag and performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Certain games crash or don't work
- Issues with importing and loading ROMs
- Screen scaling and optimization problems

**Requested features**

- Allow sharing save states from other emulators
- Add more 3DS settings and options
- Improve support for 3DS features like the keyboard
- Add ability to hide touch screen controls when using a controller


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapTap free?

TapTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Manic EMU free?

Manic EMU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TapTap or Manic EMU?

Manic EMU is rated higher. TapTap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Manic EMU averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do TapTap or Manic EMU have ads?

Neither TapTap nor Manic EMU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TapTap or Manic EMU?

TapTap ships an update every 11 days, and Manic EMU fortnightly. Most recently, TapTap was updated on November 4, 2026 and Manic EMU on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*