# GenZD Zero vs PocketDOS

The clearest difference is rating: GenZD Zero at 4.3 against PocketDOS's 3.3. GenZD Zero also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). PocketDOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketDOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

GenZD Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GenZD Zero has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GenZD Zero | PocketDOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genzd-zero/id6705128370/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Evolution Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/382641860) | [Matthew Hood](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778243570) |

## What reviewers say

### GenZD Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genzd-zero/id6705128370)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### PocketDOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163)

This app allows you to play classic DOS and Windows 9x games and software on your iPhone. Import your own licensed titles and enjoy them offline with customizable controls and settings. It also features an experimental Windows 98 installation wizard.

**Highlights:** Import DOS & Windows 9x software, On-device, offline emulation, Customizable touch and hardware controls, Session persistence and quick save/load, Optional iCloud save sync, Experimental Windows 98 installer, Open source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GenZD Zero free?

GenZD Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PocketDOS free?

PocketDOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GenZD Zero or PocketDOS?

GenZD Zero is rated higher. GenZD Zero averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while PocketDOS averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do GenZD Zero or PocketDOS have ads?

Neither GenZD Zero nor PocketDOS shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*