Kenbak vs Kim6502
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Kenbak
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Discover the history of computing with the Kenbak-1 Emulator! This emulator is not just a copy, but a carefully recreated digital version of the Kenbak-1, one of the first personal computers, released in 1971. Key Features: โข Full Processor Emulation: Authentic emulation of all original Kenbak-1 instructions. โข Interactive Front Panel: Replica of the control panel with working switches and LEDs. โข Easy-to-use command input panel: Allows you to choose the specific processor instruction from the command panel and immediately store it in memory. โข Memory Dump: Visual display of the contents of each memory location for debugging and analysis. โข Save and Load Programs: Create, save, and load your own programs written for the Kenbak-1. โข Documentation: Complete set of original Kenbak-1 documentation. โข Settings: Option to adjust emulation speed and other parameters. The Kenbak-1 Emulator is the perfect tool for learning the fundamentals of computing, experimenting with machine code, and delving into computer history. It's a great way to understand how the first computers worked and how the foundations of the modern digital revolution were laid.
Kim6502
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Kim6502 emulates the KIM-1 single board computer released in 1976 by MOS Technology. This computer has a 6502 microprocessor. With Kim6502 you can enter and run machine code just like you did on the Kim-1. Like on the Kim-1, your programs start at 0x0200 and can be up to 0x0200 bytes long. Instructions are included in the app, along with a virtual tape to save your work. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kenbak at none against Kim6502's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Kim6502 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Kenbak asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kenbak | Kim6502 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takhir Zakirov | Michael Herman |
In-app purchases
Kenbak
No in-app purchases
Kim6502
- Kim6502 annual subscription$5.991 Year
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