# Serafim Console vs PocketDOS

The clearest difference is rating: Serafim Console at 5.0 against PocketDOS's 3.8. PocketDOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Serafim Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. PocketDOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serafim Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Serafim Console | PocketDOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serafim-console/id6475484158/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/847342450) | [Matthew Hood](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778243570) |

## What reviewers say

### Serafim Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serafim-console/id6475484158)

Enhance your gaming experience with this companion app for a specific controller. Stream gameplay live, capture screenshots, record and edit videos, and manage controller settings. Some features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** Live gameplay broadcast, Screenshot capture, Screen recording, Video editing, Controller-compatible game list, Controller settings and firmware check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### PocketDOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163)

This app allows you to play classic DOS and Windows 9x games and software on your iPhone. Import your own licensed titles and enjoy them offline with customizable controls and settings. It also features an experimental Windows 98 installation wizard.

**Highlights:** Import DOS & Windows 9x software, On-device, offline emulation, Customizable touch and hardware controls, Session persistence and quick save/load, Optional iCloud save sync, Experimental Windows 98 installer, Open source

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Serafim Console free?

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

### Is PocketDOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Serafim Console or PocketDOS?

Serafim Console is rated higher. Serafim Console averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PocketDOS averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Serafim Console or PocketDOS have ads?

Neither Serafim Console nor PocketDOS shows ads.

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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.*