Comparison

Tears Map vs Manic EMU

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

Head to head
About

Tears Map

This app provides a comprehensive map for a popular adventure game, featuring locations like Skyview Towers, Shrines, and Korok Seeds. Users can track their in-game progress by marking discovered items and access additional game content such as meal recipes, weapons, and armor.

Highlights
  • Interactive game map
  • Track game progress
  • Skyview Tower locations
  • Shrine of Light markers
  • Korok Seed locations
  • Quest markers
  • Meal recipes, weapons, and armor data
Features
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Map for Tears of the Kingdom. The map contains lots of data as shown in the screenshots, including Skyview Tower, Shrine of Light, Quest, Korok Seed, Bosses and many other collections. User can mark map data to trace game progress. Meal Recipe, Weapons, Armors are also included.

About

Manic EMU

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
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Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro emulator for iPhone and iPad. Console, handheld, arcade, computer, and mobile classics live in one library. The app does not include games, BIOS, or game data. Use only legally owned backups, homebrew, or public-domain software. Supported Platforms Nintendo - Nintendo 3DS (3DS) - Nintendo GameCube (NGC) - Nintendo Wii (Wii) - Nintendo 64 (N64) - Nintendo DS (NDS) - Game Boy Advance (GBA) - Game Boy Color (GBC) - Game Boy (GB) - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) - Famicom Disk System (FDS) - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - Virtual Boy (VB) - Pokemon Mini (PM) Sony - PlayStation (PS1) - PlayStation Portable (PSP) Sega - Dreamcast (DC) - Sega Saturn (SS) - Sega Master System (MS) - Game Gear (GG) - SG-1000 (SG) - Sega Genesis 32X (32X) - Sega CD / Mega-CD (MCD) - Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (MD) NEC - PC Engine (PCE) - TurboGrafx-16 (TG-16) - TurboGrafx-CD (TG-CD) - SuperGrafx (SGX) SNK - Neo Geo Pocket (NGP) - Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPC) Atari - Atari 2600 - Atari 5200 - Atari 7800 - Atari Jaguar - Atari Lynx Commodore - Commodore 64 (C64) - Amiga Other - Arcade - DOOM - MS-DOS - Java ME (J2ME) - Symbian - WonderSwan - Flash More systems are planned. [RetroAchievements] - Challenge players worldwide and light up trophies that are yours - Multiset: grind multiple sets on one game — earn subset trophies without patching - Hardcore Mode: tougher rules, trophies that actually count [Save States, Your Way] - Unlimited manual save states plus 50 auto slots - Save Manager: browse by time, compare, and restore in one tap [Speed, Cheats & Shortcuts] - 5x fast forward — you set the pace - Cheats on demand from an online library - Custom shortcuts for save, speed, and screenshots [Filters, Skins & Screenshots] - Retro filters from our exclusive library - Skins that feel like real hardware, third-party skins welcome, flex layouts that fit your hands - Screenshots for the highlight reel [Landscape Library] - Landscape console mode — library, covers, and shortcuts on one screen - Background music and navigation sounds — browsing feels like an arcade - Browse with a controller or keyboard — stay on the couch [Play Together] - Local multiplayer whenever you want - Eligible cores can host rooms, scan LAN, connect over relay, and spectate [iCloud Sync — Your Game Universe] - Games, saves, and settings stay in sync across your devices - Encrypted cloud backup — switch devices with zero progress lost - Start on iPad, pick up on iPhone. Play anywhere — your games never pause [Cloud Import in One Step] - Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Baidu Cloud, Aliyun - WebDAV and SMB too — bring the whole library over in one go [Controllers Your Way] - Native Joy-Con, DualShock, and Xbox support - Bluetooth controllers and keyboards — play on Mac too - Multiple controllers at once, solo or a full party [AirPlay — Living Room Ready] - AirPlay to a TV or display - Phone to TV without a hitch — couch nights and hangouts - Big screen plus a controller — immersion maxed out Premium A free download includes core play features. Manic EMU Premium (monthly, yearly, or lifetime) unlocks higher fast-forward speeds, more save states and cheat slots, extra controller players, and other play features. Prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The renewal charge is applied within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you subscribe. Refunds follow Apple policy. Privacy Policy: https://manicemu.site/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://manicemu.site/terms-of-use Official Site: https://manicemu.site Support: support@manicemu.site Legal Manic EMU is not affiliated with Apple or any game or console manufacturer. Platform names describe supported environments only.

Screenshots

Tears Map4 screens
Manic EMU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Manic EMU at none against Tears Map's shown. Manic EMU also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 15) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). Tears Map's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Tears Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tears Map against 4.7 for Manic EMU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manic EMU has 17K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tears Map's written reviews are positive against 74% of Manic EMU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tears Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Manic EMU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Tears Map versus Manic EMU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTears MapManic EMU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings)4.7 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1517K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB554 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeibin LvShenzhen Aoshuang Future Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Tears Map

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Manic EMU

All ratings16,797 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews3,286 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

Tears Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Manic EMU

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tears Map

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

Manic EMU

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Access$9.99

Questions

Is Tears Map free?
Tears Map 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, Tears Map or Manic EMU?
Manic EMU is rated higher. Tears Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Manic EMU averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.
Do Tears Map or Manic EMU have ads?
Tears Map shows ads; Manic EMU does not.
Which is updated more often, Tears Map or Manic EMU?
Tears Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manic EMU fortnightly. Most recently, Tears Map was updated on November 3, 2026 and Manic EMU on November 11, 2026.

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