# iMSX2 vs Machine Party

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMSX2 at 59% against Machine Party's 13%. iMSX2 also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Machine Party's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

iMSX2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMSX2 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, 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 13% of Machine Party's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMSX2 | Machine Party |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imsx2/id6499231192/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-party/id6801110029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 8 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) | [Vitaliy Koop](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801110031) |

## 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


### Machine Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-party/id6801110029)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Engage in a series of dangerous and violent party games designed for 2-4 players. Use every trick to survive, customize your character, and enjoy a unique industrial soundtrack. Experience classic party game formats with devious twists for chaotic fun.

**Highlights:** Violent party game collection, 2-4 player support, Character customization, Industrial soundtrack, Devious player-vs-player mechanics

**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 Machine Party free?

Machine Party costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMSX2 or Machine Party?

iMSX2 is rated higher. iMSX2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Machine Party averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iMSX2 or Machine Party have ads?

Neither iMSX2 nor Machine Party 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.*