# iMSX2 vs Vion

The clearest difference is rating: Vion at 4.3 against iMSX2's 3.4. iMSX2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Vion holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of iMSX2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Vion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMSX2 | Vion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vion/id6770823399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) | [Jarrod Norwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449237747) |

## 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


### Vion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vion/id6770823399)

Experience eighth-generation handheld gaming on your Apple device with this emulation app. It supports various game file formats and offers essential controls for a seamless gaming experience. Optimized for newer devices, it provides a robust platform for classic handheld titles.

**Highlights:** Eighth-gen handheld emulation, Supports PUP, PKG, VPK, and ZIP game files, Landscape and portrait orientation, Pause, resume, and stop/exit controls, Open-source code available

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMSX2 free?

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

### Is Vion free?

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

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

Vion is rated higher. iMSX2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Vion averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do iMSX2 or Vion have ads?

Neither iMSX2 nor Vion 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.*