iMSX2 vs Retro Game Emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iMSX2
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.
- 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
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Experience Classic MSX and MSX2 Games on your iPhone/iPad with iMSX2! Turn your iPhone/iPad into a portable MSX2 emulator with iMSX2! Emulate classic MSX and MSX2 games in ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK or ZIP format Key Features: · Play Classic Games: Relive the nostalgia of playing your favorite MSX and MSX2 games right on your iPhone/iPad. · Run Your Cartridges: Reproduce MSX and MSX2 cartridges from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK and ZIP files and enjoy them on your device anytime, anywhere. · Save States: Save and load game states and the configuration type easily (iCloud) · Bluetooth Compatibility: Support for Bluetooth keyboards and game controllers. · Customizable button layouts: Edit the button positions for each orientation and enjoy full compatibility with shells like GAMEBABY and PlayCase. · Choose Your ROM Type: If your rom is not loaded correctly, try to select from various ROM configurations including "Normal," "Type K," "Type K SCC," "Type ASC16," "Type ASC16 SRAM," "Type ASC8," and "Type ASC8 SRAM." · Screen filters: Enjoy a more authentic and customizable retro experience with CRT and scanline filters. · Fast forward: Speed through gameplay with the new fast forward mode. · Load Your Own BASIC Programs: Run your own programs in BASIC format directly on your iPhone/iPad. · Powered by C-bios: iMSX2 is built using C-bios for the utmost accuracy and compatibility. · Custom BIOS support: Import your own BIOS files to enhance compatibility and personalize your emulation experience. · Improved Disk Support: Play more MSX disk games with improved DSK compatibility, multi-disk support, on-the-fly disk swapping, and user disks for saving data in supported games. · Auto-fire: Added switches to enable auto-fire for the A and B buttons. · Designed to be very basic: With a beautiful and user-friendly interface for both portrait and landscape orientations. · The app does not require an internet connection, contains no ads, and does not store user data. It also takes up little space. What's Next: Stay tuned for even more enhancements! Constantly working on improving iMSX2 and adding new features to provide you with the best MSX experience on iOS. LZ4 Library Copyright (c) 2011-2020, Yann Collet C-BIOS Copyright (c) 2002-2005 BouKiCHi. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2003 Reikan. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2010 Maarten ter Huurne. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2011 Albert Beevendorp. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2005 Patrick van Arkel. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004,2010-2011 Manuel Bilderbeek. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Joost Yervante Damad. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Jussi Pitkänen. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2007 Eric Boon. All rights reserved. emu2413 Copyright (c) 2001-2019 Mitsutaka Okazaki Z80 Emulator micro MSX2+ Copyright (c) 2023 Yoji Suzuki.
Retro Game Emulator
Relive classic gaming experiences with this emulator. It offers full phone compatibility, customizable controller themes, and Bluetooth controller support for an enhanced retro gaming session. Save your progress and pick up where you left off anytime.
- Full phone compatibility
- Customizable controller themes
- Bluetooth controller support
- Save game progress
- Play classic games
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Rediscover the fun of classic games with Retro Game Emulator! Key Features: - Full Phone Compatibility: If you're using a phone, our app ensures smooth gameplay and a delightful experience. - Controller Themes: Improve your gaming with controller themes and skins. Choose your style and adjust the controls to fit your preference. - Bluetooth Controller Support: Connect Bluetooth gamepads and keyboards for an even more enjoyable gaming experience. - Save Feature: Save your game progress and resume playing whenever you want. Try Retro Game Emulator today and relive the best of retro gaming wherever you go! DISCLAIMER: Retro Game Emulator does not supply any games in any manner. Users are responsible for sourcing their games from legally authorized providers. The emulator serves only as a platform to play these games and does not endorse or promote unauthorized game downloads. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/privacy-policy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/terms-conditions Support: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/support License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
iMSX2 and Retro Game Emulator both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of iMSX2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Retro Game Emulator's. iMSX2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Retro Game Emulator's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
Retro Game Emulator is free to download; iMSX2 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for iMSX2 against 3.5 for Retro Game Emulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of iMSX2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Retro Game Emulator's.
| Parameter | iMSX2 | Retro Game Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enrique Enguix | Evgheni Mihailevschi |
Customer experience
iMSX2
Retro Game Emulator
In-app purchases
iMSX2
No in-app purchases
Retro Game Emulator
No in-app purchases









