Comparison

iMSX2 vs KungFuBack

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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", "Type ASC8 SRAM" and "Type ASCII16-X". · 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.

About

KungFuBack

Engage in fast-paced, retro-style martial arts combat as you brawl through five challenging stages to rescue a loved one. This side-scrolling brawler features simple, precise controls and relentless action.

Highlights
  • Retro side-scrolling brawler
  • Fast martial arts combat
  • Five challenging stages
  • On-screen gamepad and MFI controller support
  • Retro arcade graphics
  • Simple and precise mobile controls
Features
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Controls --------- On Screen gamepad control and MFI GamePad Controller compatible. Kung Fu Back -------------- Step into the action with Kungfu Back, a retro side-scrolling brawler packed with nonstop martial arts combat. The streets are ruled by gangs, and your mission is clear: fight through them all and rescue the one you love. Journey across five challenging stages, each with its own dangers: • Downtown Streets – face thugs swarming from every corner. • Construction Zone – dodge attacks while battling on steel beams. • Bridge Crossing – defend yourself against waves of enemies over dizzying heights. • Industrial District – survive ambushes in dark factories. • Gang Hideout – the final showdown to save your beloved. What awaits you: • Fast martial arts combat with punches, kicks, and powerful strikes. • Simple yet precise controls, built for mobile. • Retro arcade graphics faithful to the classics. • Relentless action where every second counts. Bring justice to the streets and prove your strength. Will you survive long enough to save your love? Enjoy!!

Screenshots

iMSX24 screens
KungFuBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KungFuBack at 4.5 against iMSX2's 3.4. iMSX2's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KungFuBack holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMSX2 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iMSX2 versus KungFuBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMSX2KungFuBack
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating3.4 (10 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperEnrique EnguixIvan Cerra de Castro

Customer experience

iMSX2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative18.5%

KungFuBack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iMSX2

No in-app purchases

None

KungFuBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMSX2 free?
iMSX2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KungFuBack free?
KungFuBack costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMSX2 or KungFuBack?
KungFuBack is rated higher. iMSX2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while KungFuBack averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iMSX2 or KungFuBack have ads?
Neither iMSX2 nor KungFuBack shows ads.

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