# iMSX2 vs GenZD

The clearest difference is rating: GenZD at 4.6 against iMSX2's 3.4. GenZD also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). iMSX2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iMSX2 costs $1.99 and GenZD $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GenZD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GenZD has 56 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of iMSX2's written reviews are positive against 84% of GenZD's.

iMSX2 ships an update every 3 weeks, GenZD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMSX2 | GenZD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192/reviews) | **[4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genzd/id6503916449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 7 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) | [Infinite Evolution Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/382641860) |

## What reviewers say

### iMSX2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192)

Play classic MSX and MSX2 games on your iPhone or iPad. Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, or ZIP files. Features include save states, Bluetooth controller support, customizable buttons, and screen filters for an authentic retro experience.

**Highlights:** Play classic MSX/MSX2 games, Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, ZIP, Save and load game states, Bluetooth keyboard and controller support, Customizable button layouts, CRT and scanline screen filters, Load BASIC programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GenZD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genzd/id6503916449)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Run classic idTech 1 games on your iOS device with enhanced modern features. Supports original WAD files and community MODs, offering improved graphics, lighting, and scripting. Requires users to provide their own game content.

**Highlights:** Modern 3D rendering, Widescreen graphics, Dynamic lighting, Scriptable environment, Game controller support, Customizable touch controls, Local multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Full controller support
- 🔌 Works with all popular mods (DOOM, Brutal DOOM, Alien Trilogy, etc.)
- 🔍 Promising start for running GZDoom on iOS
- 💻 Portable experience on iPad with Magic Keyboard support
- 🙏 Developer is responsive to fixes and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Touchscreen aiming feels like controller input, not mouse-like
- 🔧 Lack of customization options for button layout and transparency
- 🐞 Crashes when switching between games
- ⌨️ Missing certain keys like underscore for entering commands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMSX2 free?

iMSX2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GenZD free?

GenZD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMSX2 or GenZD?

GenZD is rated higher. iMSX2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while GenZD averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do iMSX2 or GenZD have ads?

Neither iMSX2 nor GenZD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMSX2 or GenZD?

iMSX2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and GenZD every 10 days. Most recently, iMSX2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and GenZD on September 20, 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.*