Comparison

eNES vs Micro Assembly Language Coding

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

Head to head
About

eNES

Relive classic NES and SNES gaming on iOS with this lightweight retro emulator. Enjoy features like automatic saving, external controller support, and customizable on-screen controls for an optimized nostalgic experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic saving and auto-load
  • External controller compatibility
  • Customizable on-screen controller
  • Audio filtering and sampling
  • Scanline visualization
  • Automatic .nes file import
  • Battery optimization
Features
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eNES plays NES and SNES games from your own files, all in one app. Import, tap, play. Features: • NES and SNES in a single app • Your own library: import .nes, .sfc and .smc files, or open them straight from Files • Save states, autosave and auto-load of your last save: pick up right where you left off • On-screen controls you can customize: opacity, size and skin • Turbo A/B buttons (PRO) • Scanline filters, CRT filters and color palettes (PRO) • Haptic feedback • External controllers, including pads iOS doesn't treat as standard. Touch buttons hide while one is connected (you can turn this off) • TAS tools: record and replay your inputs, frame by frame • Play on Apple Watch (NES) • Reset from inside the game • Manage or cancel your subscription from Settings; PRO keeps working offline • Available in 33 languages Free with ads. The optional PRO upgrade removes them and unlocks extra features. eNES is an independent app, not affiliated with any hardware maker. No games are included; use your own files. Terms: https://mattials.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mattials.com/privacy/

About

Micro Assembly Language Coding

Learn and code 6502 assembly language on your mobile device. This app offers a full interpreter with debugging tools, an interactive console, and graphical memory visualization. It includes beginner examples and allows for custom input/output.

Highlights
  • Full 6502 assembly interpreter
  • Interactive console
  • Graphical memory visualization
  • Beginner-friendly examples
  • Custom input and output
  • Code library for saving projects
Features
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Micro Assembly: Learn & Code Assembly Language Anywhere! Step into the world of retro computing with Micro Assembly, the ultimate 6502 assembly language interpreter for mobile devices! Whether you're a seasoned coder, a retro enthusiast, or a curious beginner, this app provides a hands-on environment to write, run, and debug 6502 assembly code with ease. • Full 6502 Assembly Support: Run, test, and debug authentic 6502 assembly instructions in real time. • Interactive Console: Execute your code and instantly see the results in the built-in terminal. • Graphical Memory Visualisation: Monitor registers, memory states, and processor flags during execution. • Beginner-Friendly Examples: Pre-loaded programs to kickstart your learning. • Custom Input & Output: Enter data dynamically and print results straight from your code. • Code Library: Save, load, and manage your assembly projects with ease.

Screenshots

eNES4 screens
Micro Assembly Language Coding4 screens

Verdict

The call

eNES and Micro Assembly Language Coding both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of eNES's written reviews are positive against 0% of Micro Assembly Language Coding's. eNES also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 4) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). Micro Assembly Language Coding's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eNES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Micro Assembly Language Coding sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eNES holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eNES has 185 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of eNES's written reviews are positive against 0% of Micro Assembly Language Coding's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
eNES versus Micro Assembly Language Coding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereNESMicro Assembly Language Coding
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (185 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings185 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB65 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMattia La SpinaAmmonite Design Studios Ltd

Customer experience

eNES

All ratings184 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative49.1%

Micro Assembly Language Coding

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

eNES

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Reset button missing
  • Games cannot be restarted
  • Audio issues with missing tracks
  • Back button doesn't work occasionally
  • Diagonal directions don't work
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  • No fluid switch for directions
  • Left direction sometimes doesn't work
  • App turns off while playing
  • ROMs larger than 200K not supported
  • Games crash randomly
  • Files don't exist or are corrupted error
  • Unable to press A and B buttons simultaneously
  • Cannot add ROMs easily
  • Some ROMs don't load
  • App crashes when trying to open ROMs
  • App closes unexpectedly
  • App doesn't recognize touch input properly
  • Main menu swipe doesn't work well

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add Game Genie codes function
  • Improve D-pad for sliding
  • Add customization to button layout
  • Support for Bluetooth controllers
  • Add reset button functionality
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  • Improve ROM compatibility
  • Add a file manager
  • Support for custom skins
  • More image output settings
  • Ability to change background color
  • Support for 8-directional controls
  • Add import function/directory
  • Fix A and B button simultaneous press
  • Add turbo button functionality
  • Add corner buttons

Micro Assembly Language Coding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

eNES

Subscriptions2
  • eNES PRO mounth sub$0.991 Month
  • eNES Subscription yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
1 purchases

Micro Assembly Language Coding

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is eNES free?
eNES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Assembly Language Coding free?
Micro Assembly Language Coding is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eNES or Micro Assembly Language Coding?
eNES is rated higher. eNES averages 4.4 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Micro Assembly Language Coding averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do eNES or Micro Assembly Language Coding have ads?
Both eNES and Micro Assembly Language Coding show ads.

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