Comparison

GenZD Zero vs Super Emulator

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

Head to head
About

GenZD Zero

Run classic idTech 1 games and community mods on your iOS device with modern rendering capabilities. Enjoy enhanced graphics, custom controls, and controller support. You must provide your own game files.

Highlights
  • idTech 1 game engine support
  • Modern 3D rendering
  • Widescreen graphics
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Game controller support
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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GenZD Zero 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 Zero 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. GenZD Zero supports any "WAD"s and "mods", but is limited to 3 launch configurations and supports one touch configuration layout. Upgrading to the full version will unlock unlimited launch configurations and custom touch control layouts. 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

Super Emulator

This application allows users to play classic games from various retro consoles and arcade systems. It supports multiple game formats and offers features like save/load functions and dual import modes for a nostalgic gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Supports FC, GBA, SFC, MD, NES, SNES, MAME/NEOGEO
  • Smooth 8-way joystick control
  • Save and load game progress
  • Local and online multiplayer modes
  • Supports zip packages
  • Joystick gamepad controller support
Features
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Super Emulator is an All-in-One Cross-Platform Retro Game Emulator that supports landscape/portrait rotation, multi-slot unlimited save states, 6x fast forward speed, and cheat code management. Super Emulator support for more than 18 game systems such as NES, GBA, SFC, Arcade, MD, H5, GG, SS, PS, PS2, PSP, N64, NDS, NGP, PCE, DOS, Java, Flash, etc. Supported Game Systems: • FC/NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) • SFC/SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) • GBA/GB/GBC (Game Boy Advance/Color) • Arcade (MAME/NeoGeo) • H5 (HTML5 Web) • MD (Sega Mega Drive) • SS (Sega Saturn) • GG (Sega Game Gear) • PS (PlayStation) • PS2 (PlayStation2) • PSP (PlayStation Portable) • N64 (Nintendo 64) • NDS (Nintendo DS) • NGP/NGPC (NeoGeo Pocket/Color) • PCE (PC Engine) • DOS (MS-DOS/Win9x) • JAVA (J2ME) • FLASH (Flash) FEATURES Online Import & Play • Super Emulator supports online import / download ROMs, or play with online website, such as Astrocade AI Games. Landscape/Portrait Rotation • Super Emulator supports landscape/portrait rotation. 6x Fast Forward • Super Emulator supports up to 6x fast forward. Multi-Slot Save States • Supports unlimited save states with up to 100 slots. Cheat Codes Support • Supports unlimited Cheat Codes in many games(Cheat Codes only take effect when matched with the ROM version). Joystick GamePad Controllers • Supports Bluetooth and wired game controllers compatible with computers and mobile. Cross Platfrom Emulator • Super Emulator can run on PC, Mobile and Tablets Operating System with same experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ **Super Emulator is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.**

Screenshots

GenZD Zero3 screens
Super Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GenZD Zero at 4.4 against Super Emulator's 4.0. GenZD Zero also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 56%) and ratings volume (42 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Super Emulator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GenZD Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of GenZD Zero's written reviews are positive against 56% of Super Emulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenZD Zero ships an update every 2 weeks, Super Emulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GenZD Zero versus Super Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenZD ZeroSuper Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (42 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB100 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInfinite Evolution Technologies玉立 戴

Customer experience

GenZD Zero

All ratings42 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral16.1%
Negative16.1%

Super Emulator

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GenZD Zero

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$2.99
5 purchases

Super Emulator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$0.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • 2个金币$0.99
  • Donate Coffee$1.99
  • Lifetime VIP$9.99

Questions

Is GenZD Zero free?
GenZD Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Emulator free?
Super Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GenZD Zero or Super Emulator?
GenZD Zero is rated higher. GenZD Zero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Super Emulator averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do GenZD Zero or Super Emulator have ads?
Neither GenZD Zero nor Super Emulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenZD Zero or Super Emulator?
GenZD Zero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Super Emulator monthly. Most recently, GenZD Zero was updated on October 14, 2026 and Super Emulator on October 8, 2026.

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