Xiaomi Interconnectivity vs emu98
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xiaomi Interconnectivity
Seamlessly connect and control your Xiaomi devices from your Apple device. Share files, synchronize data, and mirror your screen for enhanced cross-device collaboration. Requires Xiaomi HyperOS 2 on your phone.
- Cross-device collaboration
- File transfer
- Data synchronization
- Screen sharing
- Control Xiaomi products
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Xiaomi Interconnectivity Services is an application designed for Apple devices, enabling seamless cross-device collaboration and control with Xiaomi products through features like file transfer, data flow synchronization, and screen sharing. Requirements: Xiaomi phones must be upgraded to Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Device interconnectivity services version ≥ 16.00.50 Xiaomi Share version ≥ 3.3.0 (Check app versions via Phone Settings > Apps) Note: For HyperOS 2 upgrade schedule of specific models, please check Xiaomi's official website and community forums. Thank you for your support and patience.
emu98
This app is a compatibility environment for running PC-98 programs on iOS devices. It allows users to import and manage disk images, configure settings for different software, and customize controls. It includes interactive demos and supports game controllers.
- Run PC-98 programs on iPhone/iPad
- Import floppy, hard disk, and CD-ROM images
- Organize and run local software library
- Configure font ROMs, graphics, and controls
- Real-time saving and loading
- Customize virtual keyboard and layout
- Supports game controllers
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emu98 is a compatibility environment for running PC-98 programs on iPhone and iPad. It is designed for retro-computing enthusiasts, software authors, and anyone who wants to organize local program files. Import floppy-disk, hard-disk, and optical-disc images that you created, compiled, or lawfully possess, then organize and run them in the on-device software library. emu98 does not provide commercial software, BIOS or ROM downloads, or an online content catalog. Key features: • Includes two fully original interactive demos • Manages PC-98 floppy-disk, hard-disk, optical-disc, and ZIP files • Supports per-software font ROM, display, performance, and control settings • Supports quick save, quick load, and save-state import and export • Customizable on-screen controls, opacity, size, and layout • External keyboard, mouse, and controller mapping support • Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese interfaces • Imported software, ROMs, artwork, settings, and save states remain on the device The free version allows one user-imported local program. A one-time non-consumable purchase unlocks additional software slots and can be restored through your Apple ID. emu98 has no user accounts, online resource catalog, or user-generated-content platform. Except for purchases, purchase restoration, and entitlement verification, the app does not upload user-imported files to a server. Import only files that you created or lawfully possess. emu98 is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official NP2 project.
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Verdict
Xiaomi Interconnectivity and emu98 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of emu98's written reviews are positive against 43% of Xiaomi Interconnectivity's. emu98 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Xiaomi Interconnectivity's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (632 vs 4). On price, rating and ads 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. emu98 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiaomi Interconnectivity asks for nothing beyond the download.
emu98 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xiaomi Interconnectivity has 632 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Xiaomi Interconnectivity's written reviews are positive against 100% of emu98's.
Xiaomi Interconnectivity ships an update fortnightly, emu98 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | emu98 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (632 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 632 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beijing Xiaomi Co., Ltd | Caner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd. |
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