Comparison

Xiaomi Interconnectivity vs emu98

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Xiaomi Interconnectivity4 screens
emu984 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. emu98 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiaomi Interconnectivity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaomi Interconnectivity ships an update fortnightly, emu98 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Xiaomi Interconnectivity versus emu98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaomi Interconnectivityemu98
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (632 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings632 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaomi Co., LtdCaner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Xiaomi Interconnectivity

All ratings632 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative48.0%

emu98

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Xiaomi Interconnectivity

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

emu98

One-time1
  • Unlock More Software Slots$0.99

Questions

Is Xiaomi Interconnectivity free?
Xiaomi Interconnectivity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is emu98 free?
emu98 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xiaomi Interconnectivity or emu98?
emu98 is rated higher. Xiaomi Interconnectivity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while emu98 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Xiaomi Interconnectivity or emu98 have ads?
Neither Xiaomi Interconnectivity nor emu98 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xiaomi Interconnectivity or emu98?
Xiaomi Interconnectivity ships an update fortnightly, and emu98 every 3 days. Most recently, Xiaomi Interconnectivity was updated on October 30, 2026 and emu98 on October 25, 2026.

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