Comparison

GenZD vs RTMHub

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

Head to head
About

GenZD

Run classic idTech 1 games on your iOS device with enhanced modern features. Supports original WAD files and community MODs, offering improved graphics, lighting, and scripting. Requires users to provide their own game content.

Highlights
  • Modern 3D rendering
  • Widescreen graphics
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Scriptable environment
  • Game controller support
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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GenZD supports running games using the open-source idTech 1 game engine for iOS, and supports running its "WAD" game files as well as community-developed "MOD" files, all rendered natively using modern technology. It supports several capabilities beyond the original engine, such as modern 3D rendering, widescreen graphics, dynamic lighting, a fully scriptable environment, and much much more. Please note that GenZD does not include content and they must be provided by you. Please use the Files app to move or copy files to the GenZD folder under "On my iPhone" or "On my iPad". Configurations called "Launch Configurations" can be created using a base game file as well as additional MOD files (.pk3 and .zip files). A plethora of content developed by the community is available on the web, and almost all "mods" that use the UDMF or WAD formats are supported. Additional features: - Game controller support: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mFi - On-screen touch virtual gamepad and virtual keyboard - Customizable touch controls: Rearrange buttons, change color and size. Support for saving multiple layouts. - Gyroscope aiming - Widescreen Metal graphics rendering using MoltenVK - Add your own game and mod files via the Files app - Accessibility: Supports VoiceOver and mods that support accessibility - Local Multiplayer: Host a co-op or deathmatch game, discover hosts running GenZD automatically on the same network and join a game

About

RTMHub

This app allows you to play your own legally owned 2D and visual novel PC games directly on your iPhone and iPad. It utilizes open-source emulation technologies to bring desktop gaming experiences to iOS devices without relying on streaming or external servers.

Highlights
  • Play PC games on iOS
  • Supports 2D and visual novels
  • Native iOS experience
  • No streaming required
  • Uses open-source emulation
Features
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brings the freedom of desktop gaming to your iPhone and iPad. Built on open-source emulation and compatibility technologies (like Wine and Wasm-Webport), it lets you install and run your own software — including simple, legally owned games — on Apple devices. Our mission: make Visual Novel and lightweight PC games playable natively on iOS hardware, without streaming or external servers. --- Bring your own games. Use only legally-obtained software you own. VNHub does not provide game files of any kind. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GenZD3 screens
RTMHub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GenZD at 82% against RTMHub's 30%. GenZD also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). RTMHub's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

RTMHub is free to download; GenZD costs $2.99 up front. RTMHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GenZD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GenZD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of GenZD's written reviews are positive against 30% of RTMHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenZD ships an update every 11 days, RTMHub every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GenZD versus RTMHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenZDRTMHub
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (57 ratings) — better3.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB190 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperInfinite Evolution TechnologiesRatthamontree Burimas

Customer experience

GenZD

All ratings57 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative9.0%

RTMHub

All ratings24 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

GenZD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RTMHub

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Plan$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • Full-screen$0.99
  • Support$9.99

Questions

Is GenZD free?
GenZD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTMHub free?
RTMHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GenZD or RTMHub?
GenZD is rated higher. GenZD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while RTMHub averages 3.3 from 24 ratings.
Do GenZD or RTMHub have ads?
Neither GenZD nor RTMHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenZD or RTMHub?
GenZD ships an update every 11 days, and RTMHub every 4 days. Most recently, GenZD was updated on November 8, 2026 and RTMHub on November 9, 2026.

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