# Cosplan vs Manic EMU

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cosplan at freemium against Manic EMU's subscription. Cosplan also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Manic EMU's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 4) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cosplan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Manic EMU sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cosplan against 4.7 for Manic EMU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manic EMU has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cosplan's written reviews are positive against 74% of Manic EMU's.

Cosplan ships an update every 10 days, Manic EMU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cosplan | Manic EMU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosplan/id6499503600/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-emu-game-emulator/id6743335790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#210** |
| Size | 46 MB | 551 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clement Merlet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479177696) | [Shenzhen Aoshuang Future Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792380641) |

## What reviewers say

### Cosplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosplan/id6499503600)

Manage your cosplay projects with a comprehensive suite of tools. Organize costumes, plan photoshoots, and connect with a community of enthusiasts. Customize your profile and share your progress.

**Highlights:** Cosplay project management, Costume organization, Photoshoot planning, Community newsfeed, Profile customization, Collaboration tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter de Cosplan | $3.99 | per month |
| Petit paquet de pièces - 100 pièces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gros paquet de pièces | $8.99 | one-time |
| Énorme paquet de pièces | $44.99 | one-time |


### Manic EMU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-emu-game-emulator/id6743335790)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive emulator for a vast array of classic gaming consoles, allowing you to relive your favorite retro titles. It offers advanced features like save states, speed control, and visual filters, with cloud sync and controller support for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 30+ classic gaming platforms, RetroAchievements integration, Unlimited manual and auto-save slots, 5x game speed boost, Cheat code library, Customizable visual filters and skins, iCloud and cloud storage sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Forever Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Runs well on devices
- 👍 Great emulator overall
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Lag and performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Certain games crash or don't work
- Issues with importing and loading ROMs
- Screen scaling and optimization problems

**Requested features**

- Allow sharing save states from other emulators
- Add more 3DS settings and options
- Improve support for 3DS features like the keyboard
- Add ability to hide touch screen controls when using a controller


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cosplan free?

Cosplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Manic EMU free?

Manic EMU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cosplan or Manic EMU?

Cosplan is rated higher. Cosplan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Manic EMU averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Cosplan or Manic EMU have ads?

Neither Cosplan nor Manic EMU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cosplan or Manic EMU?

Cosplan ships an update every 10 days, and Manic EMU fortnightly. Most recently, Cosplan was updated on October 10, 2026 and Manic EMU on October 21, 2026.

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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.*