CPCemu vs EmuCool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CPCemu
Experience the Amstrad CPC, an 8-bit computer from the 1980s, on your modern device. Play classic games, explore demos, or learn Z80 programming with highly accurate graphics and sound emulation.
- Amstrad CPC emulation
- High graphics and sound accuracy
- Touchscreen joystick emulation
- M4 Board emulation (SD card, internet)
- V9990 graphics processor emulation
- Save and reload emulation states
- Real-time and turbo emulation modes
- Integrated monitor program (debugger)
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The Amstrad CPC is a semi-professional 8-bit computer with a 4 MHz microprocessor, introduced in 1984. If you owned one back in the 1980's or would have loved to do so, CPCemu is for you. If you would like to use special CPC software today or learn how to program a Z80 microprocessor, CPCemu is for you. You can also use it to watch the demos bringing the CPC to its limits, due to CPCemu's very high graphics and sound emulation accuracy, down to single microseconds. The type of graphics chip ("CRTC") can be selected in the user interface. Of course you can also play one or two of the amazing games still available using the touchscreen joystick emulation. CPCemu was the first emulator that provided emulation of an M4 Board (http://www.spinpoint.org) which provides an SD-card drive C:, configurable ROM slots and even TCP internet connections and HTTP downloads to the CPC. This emulation is compatible to the operating system SymbOS. CPCemu is the first CPC emulator that provides (basic) emulation of an external graphics card with a V9990 graphics processor, in particular for SymbOS. At any time, snapshots of the current state of the emulation can be saved and reloaded later. CPCemu provides real-time emulation and unlimited-speed emulation. Besides, the CPU speed can be switched between normal and 3x or 24x turbo mode. A simple monitor program (debugger) is integrated. It allows CRTC single-stepping (even if a CPU instruction takes more time than one CRTC step).
EmuCool
Relive classic gaming on your iPhone with this emulator supporting multiple retro consoles. It offers advanced visual filters, a smart save system with multiple slots, and personalized game settings. Customize your experience with unique themes and in-game notes.
- Supports 6 classic gaming platforms
- Advanced visual filters (CRT, VHS, etc.)
- Smart save system with auto-save and 10 slots
- Per-game configuration for display and settings
- Customizable cover art and game notes
- In-game screenshot functionality
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EmuCool is a multi-platform retro game emulator for iOS, supporting six classic gaming platforms: NES, Game Boy/Color, Game Boy Advance, NDS, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and Super Nintendo. Whether you're a nostalgic player or a retro gaming enthusiast, EmuCool lets you relive the classics on your iPhone. Highly Optimized Filters: - CRT: Simulates the geometric curvature, scanlines, and phosphor mask of vintage CRT displays. - Scanlines: Classic scanline effect. - NTSC: Simulates NTSC TV signal color bleeding and scanline effects. - LCD: Simulates the grid and color characteristics of handheld LCD screens. - VHS: Simulates VHS tape distortion and noise effects. - Normal2x: Sharp pixel upscaling. - xBRZ: Modern smoothing filter for pixel art. Convenient Smart Save System: - Auto Save: Automatically saves progress when exiting the game, continue where you left off next time. - Multiple Save Slots: 10 manual save slots per game for trying different game paths. - Save Preview: Each save comes with a thumbnail preview for quick identification. - Battery Save: Supports in-game SRAM saves. - Save Rename: Easier save management. Personalized Settings: - Per-Game Configuration: Set display filters, linear filtering, and other options individually for each game. - Global/Independent Toggle: Choose to follow global settings or use game-specific configurations. - Orientation Preference: Supports force landscape, force portrait, or follow system. - Custom Cover Art: Add, replace, or remove cover art for each game. Refined Visual Design: - Warm Retro Color Palette: A color scheme inspired by coffee, wood, and vintage game consoles. - Platform-Themed Backgrounds: Each platform has its unique visual theme. - Smooth Interactive Animations: Virtual buttons with 3D tilt feedback for enhanced tactile feel. - Card-Style Menus: Consistent visual style, clean and easy to use. Unique and Convenient Game Notes: - Add personal notes for each game. - Record walkthrough tips, cheats, or memories. - Quick access to notes in-game. In-Game Screenshot: - One-tap screenshot in-game, high-fidelity original pixel quality. - Automatically saves to system photo album. Important Notice EmuCool does not include any game files or copyrighted content. You must provide your own legally obtained game files and comply with local laws. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emuload-dev.github.io/emu-privacy.txt
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CPCemu at none against EmuCool's shown. CPCemu also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CPCemu holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | CPCemu | EmuCool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Rainer Loritz | 贝蓓 范 |
Customer experience
CPCemu
EmuCool
In-app purchases
CPCemu
No in-app purchases
EmuCool
No in-app purchases









