Comparison

LDS Installer App vs emu98

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

Head to head
About

LDS Installer App

Features
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This app is needed when installing Leak Detection System. This app scans a NFC Tag located on the sensor in order to validate its position based on the localisation indicated on the map.

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

LDS Installer App4 screens
emu984 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LDS Installer App at none against emu98's 1. LDS Installer App also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). emu98's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. LDS Installer App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LDS Installer App ships an update every 5 months, emu98 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LDS Installer App versus emu98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLDS Installer Appemu98
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIntechfloor SACaner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

LDS Installer App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

emu98

One-time1
  • Unlock More Software Slots$0.99

Questions

Is LDS Installer App free?
LDS Installer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is emu98 free?
emu98 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LDS Installer App or emu98 have ads?
Neither LDS Installer App nor emu98 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LDS Installer App or emu98?
LDS Installer App ships an update every 5 months, and emu98 every 2 days. Most recently, LDS Installer App was updated on October 5, 2026 and emu98 on October 6, 2026.

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