# ScummVM vs Zaparoo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScummVM at none against Zaparoo's 1. ScummVM also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.5). Zaparoo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zaparoo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScummVM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zaparoo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScummVM has 102 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of ScummVM's written reviews are positive against 86% of Zaparoo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScummVM ships an update every 4 months, Zaparoo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScummVM | Zaparoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaparoo/id6480331015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Sandulenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676541768) | [Wizzo Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865609132) |

## What reviewers say

### ScummVM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412)

Play classic graphical point-and-click adventure games and RPGs on your device. This application includes two playable demos and offers access to many more titles through its website. Enjoy a vast library of beloved retro games.

**Highlights:** Play classic adventure games, Play classic RPGs, Includes playable demos, Access to more games online, Open source software

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliving classic games
- 👍 Great for mobile browsers
- 👍 Amazing experience with specific games
- 👍 Glad it's available
- 👍 Supports classic point-and-click and RPGs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing mid-game
- 🐛 Save feature not working correctly
- 🐛 Touchscreen tap issues
- 🐛 Clunky game adding process
- 🐛 UI needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes mid-game
- Save feature does not save
- Single-tap not registering as left click
- Two-finger tap not registering as right click
- Magic Keyboard touchpad not working

**Requested features**

- Easier game search
- Apple TV support
- Gamepad key mapping support
- Apple Pencil support
- Magic Keyboard touchpad support


### Zaparoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaparoo/id6480331015)

Enhance your collection experience by connecting to compatible devices. Search for games, organize with tags, and adjust settings. Unlock advanced features to use your phone as a reader for tokens, no extra hardware needed.

**Highlights:** Connect to Zaparoo devices, Search for games, Create and manage tags, Adjust device settings, Use phone as Zap reader, Launch Zap tokens via NFC/camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zaparoo Launcher | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScummVM free?

ScummVM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zaparoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScummVM or Zaparoo?

Zaparoo is rated higher. ScummVM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Zaparoo averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do ScummVM or Zaparoo have ads?

Neither ScummVM nor Zaparoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScummVM or Zaparoo?

ScummVM ships an update every 4 months, and Zaparoo every 2 months. Most recently, ScummVM was updated on September 20, 2026 and Zaparoo on September 19, 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.*