Tem Encyclopedia vs Manic EMU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tem Encyclopedia
This unofficial fan app provides comprehensive information for Temtem players. It covers details on Temtem creatures, their techniques, locations, traits, and status conditions. Essential for navigating the game world and optimizing gameplay.
- Temtem creature details
- Technique information
- Location data
- Trait descriptions
- Status condition guide
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This app is unofficial, and NOT created or endorsed by Crema. Contains lots of useful information for Temtem players. * Temtem * Technique * Location * Trait * Status Condition
Manic EMU
This app is a comprehensive emulator for a vast array of classic gaming consoles, allowing you to relive your favorite retro titles. It offers advanced features like save states, speed control, and visual filters, with cloud sync and controller support for a seamless experience.
- Supports 30+ classic gaming platforms
- RetroAchievements integration
- Unlimited manual and auto-save slots
- 5x game speed boost
- Cheat code library
- Customizable visual filters and skins
- iCloud and cloud storage sync
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Tem Encyclopedia at free with in-app purchases against Manic EMU's subscription. Tem Encyclopedia also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Manic EMU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 10). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Tem Encyclopedia 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tem Encyclopedia against 4.7 for Manic EMU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manic EMU has 17K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Tem Encyclopedia's written reviews are positive against 74% of Manic EMU's.
Tem Encyclopedia ships an update every 2 months, Manic EMU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tem Encyclopedia | Manic EMU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | 4.7 (17K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 73.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 551 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weibin Lv | Shenzhen Aoshuang Future Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Tem Encyclopedia
Manic EMU
Bugs and requests
Tem Encyclopedia
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
Tem Encyclopedia
- Remove Ads$3.99
Manic EMU
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Forever Access$9.99
Questions
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