# iMSX2 vs Retro Game Emulator

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 chart position (#39 vs unranked) and 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMSX2 | Retro Game Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192/reviews) | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-game-emulator/id6590628886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) | [Evgheni Mihailevschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748783258) |

## What reviewers say

### iMSX2

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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


### Retro Game Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-game-emulator/id6590628886)

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.

**Highlights:** Full phone compatibility, Customizable controller themes, Bluetooth controller support, Save game progress, Play classic games

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMSX2 free?

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

### Is Retro Game Emulator free?

Retro Game Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMSX2 or Retro Game Emulator?

Retro Game Emulator is rated higher. iMSX2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Retro Game Emulator averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do iMSX2 or Retro Game Emulator have ads?

Neither iMSX2 nor Retro Game Emulator 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.*