Comparison

Hololink vs OpenSol

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hololink

Features
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Hololink is a free app that can stream your desktop games to your cellphone. Hololink support bluetooth keyboard mouse and bluetooth gamepad. After your computer and cellphone paired successfully, you can enjoy your PC Games on your cellphone with Hololink. Please note that when you add devices, the WLAN IP you entered is your computer’s WLAN IP, not your cellphone's Requirements: * Your cellphone and your computer need to be connected to the same local network * Your computer graphics card needs to be an NVIDIA graphics card * You need to download Gefroce Experience on your computer

About

OpenSol

Experience a classic 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Interact with original firmware, customize display effects, and enjoy an immersive terminal experience. This independently developed app offers a unique retro computing simulation.

Highlights
  • Intel 8080 interpreter
  • Original OpenSol firmware
  • Sol Command Monitor
  • Customizable display effects (CRT, phosphor)
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • External keyboard and controller support
  • Virtual cassette tools
Features
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OpenSol is an independently developed Intel 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Processor Technology Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Explore a 64-by-16 character display, type directly into the original OpenSol firmware, and use the built-in Sol Command Monitor. Choose white, green, amber, or red phosphor; switch between a sharp flat display and period-inspired CRT effects; and use full-screen mode for an immersive terminal experience. OpenSol includes: • A complete independently written Intel 8080 interpreter • Original OpenSol firmware and Sol Command Monitor • iPhone, iPad, and Mac interfaces • Direct typing, touch input, external keyboards, and compatible game controllers • User-selected ENT and raw-binary file import • Private on-device Recent Programs and session restoration • Experimental virtual cassette and USB-audio cassette tools OpenSol includes no SOLOS ROM, vintage applications, download catalog, advertising, analytics, tracking, accounts, or network service. Users provide their own lawfully obtained compatible files. OpenSol is not affiliated with or endorsed by Processor Technology Corporation or any successor rights holder. Historical product names are used only to describe compatibility and historical context.

Screenshots

Hololink4 screens
OpenSol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenSol at none against Hololink's shown. OpenSol also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Hololink's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hololink ships an update every 3 months, OpenSol every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hololink versus OpenSol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHololinkOpenSol
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer蔚 季Jordan Ruderman

In-app purchases

None

Hololink

No in-app purchases

None

OpenSol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hololink free?
Hololink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenSol free?
OpenSol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hololink or OpenSol have ads?
Hololink shows ads; OpenSol does not.
Which is updated more often, Hololink or OpenSol?
Hololink ships an update every 3 months, and OpenSol every 8 days. Most recently, Hololink was updated on November 7, 2026 and OpenSol on October 31, 2026.

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