Comparison

Bear Emu vs OpenSol

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

Head to head
About

Bear Emu

Play classic games from multiple vintage consoles on your mobile device. Offers unlimited game import and save state uploads through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Multi-console emulation
  • Supports GBA, GBC, GB, SNES, NES, PSP, PS, WSC, SG
  • Unlimited game import
  • Upload game states
  • Subscription membership options
Features
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Bear EMU is a multi-console emulator for many vintage arcade and console systems. Systems: GBA GBC GB SNES NES PSP PS WSC SG [Automatic subscription membership instructions] 1. Service name: Bear Emu/Month (1 month), Bear Emu/3 Months (3 months), Bear Emu Subscribe Year (12 months); Unlimited game import and Upload game States 2. Price: "Bear Emu/Month" is $1.99 per month, "Bear Emu/3 Months" is $4.99 / 3 Months, and "Bear Emu Subscribe Year" is $13.99 per year 3. Accounts that purchase automatic subscription memberships will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of each monthly subscription period. After the deduction is successful, one subscription period will be extended. 4. You can suspend or terminate this service in the following ways: The method for users to cancel the automatic renewal of Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase) is as follows: Open the "Settings" of the Apple phone --> Enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscription", and select InCode to cancel the subscription for a continuous monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. [User Agreement] [User Privacy Agreement] https://web.shiyour.com/game/privacy

About

OpenSol

Experience a classic 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Interact with original firmware, customize display effects, and enjoy an immersive terminal experience. This independently developed app offers a unique retro computing simulation.

Highlights
  • Intel 8080 interpreter
  • Original OpenSol firmware
  • Sol Command Monitor
  • Customizable display effects (CRT, phosphor)
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • External keyboard and controller support
  • Virtual cassette tools
Features
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OpenSol is an independently developed Intel 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Processor Technology Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Explore a 64-by-16 character display, type directly into the original OpenSol firmware, and use the built-in Sol Command Monitor. Choose white, green, amber, or red phosphor; switch between a sharp flat display and period-inspired CRT effects; and use full-screen mode for an immersive terminal experience. OpenSol includes: • A complete independently written Intel 8080 interpreter • Original OpenSol firmware and Sol Command Monitor • iPhone, iPad, and Mac interfaces • Direct typing, touch input, external keyboards, and compatible game controllers • User-selected ENT and raw-binary file import • Private on-device Recent Programs and session restoration • Experimental virtual cassette and USB-audio cassette tools OpenSol includes no SOLOS ROM, vintage applications, download catalog, advertising, analytics, tracking, accounts, or network service. Users provide their own lawfully obtained compatible files. OpenSol is not affiliated with or endorsed by Processor Technology Corporation or any successor rights holder. Historical product names are used only to describe compatibility and historical context.

Screenshots

Bear Emu3 screens
OpenSol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenSol at 100% against Bear Emu's 0%. OpenSol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Bear Emu's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bear Emu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenSol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenSol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bear Emu's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenSol's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bear Emu ships an update every 2 months, OpenSol every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bear Emu versus OpenSol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBear EmuOpenSol
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer兴双 邓Jordan Ruderman

Customer experience

Bear Emu

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OpenSol

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bear Emu

Subscriptions3
  • Bear Emu/Month$1.991 Month
  • Bear Emu/3 Months$4.993 Months
  • Bear Emu Subscribe Year$13.991 Year
None

OpenSol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bear Emu free?
Bear Emu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenSol free?
OpenSol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bear Emu or OpenSol?
OpenSol is rated higher. Bear Emu averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OpenSol averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bear Emu or OpenSol have ads?
Neither Bear Emu nor OpenSol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bear Emu or OpenSol?
Bear Emu ships an update every 2 months, and OpenSol every 8 days. Most recently, Bear Emu was updated on October 5, 2026 and OpenSol on October 8, 2026.

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