Z80CPM vs KubeApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z80CPM
Experience the classic CP/M operating system on your iOS or Mac device with a full Z80 processor emulator. Run authentic CP/M software, including operating systems, word processors, programming languages, and text adventures. Works offline with support for multiple disk images.
- Full Z80 emulation
- VT100 terminal support
- Multiple disk image mounting
- Offline functionality
- Native Mac support
- Downloadable CP/M disk images
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RomWBW CP/M brings the classic CP/M operating system to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a full Z80 processor emulator. FEATURES • Full Z80 Emulation - Accurate instruction emulation runs authentic CP/M software • VT100 Terminal - ANSI escape sequence support for text adventures and productivity apps • Multiple Disk Support - Mount up to 4 disk images simultaneously • Download Disk Images - Fetch CP/M disk images directly from the RomWBW project • Works Offline - Downloaded disk images are stored locally • Native Mac Support - Runs natively on macOS via Mac Catalyst CLASSIC SOFTWARE Run the software that defined personal computing: • Operating Systems: CP/M 2.2, CP/M 3, ZSDOS, NZCOM, ZPM3 • Word Processing: WordStar • Programming: Turbo Pascal, Microsoft BASIC • Text Adventures: Zork, Adventure, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy • Databases: dBASE II • And thousands more CP/M programs GETTING STARTED 1. Open Settings and download a disk image (CP/M 2.2 recommended) 2. Select the disk image for Unit 0 3. Press Play to start the emulator 4. Press 0 at the boot menu to boot from disk BUILT ON ROMWBW This emulator is built on the RomWBW HBIOS platform, the same firmware used by real retro Z80 hardware projects. Disk images are downloaded from the official RomWBW project and include freely distributable CP/M software. TECHNICAL DETAILS • 80x25 character terminal display • hd1k disk format (8MB per slice, 64MB per disk) • Hardware keyboard support • Portrait and landscape orientation Perfect for retrocomputing enthusiasts, computer history education, or anyone who wants to experience the operating system that launched the personal computer revolution.
KubeApp
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KubeApp is the native Kubernetes client for iPhone and iPad. Manage your clusters fully from your iOS device — whether in your homelab, at the office, or remotely via VPN. DASHBOARD Cluster overview at a glance: node status, running pods, CPU and memory usage. Instantly see where your cluster needs attention. NODES All cluster nodes with status, load, and labels. Cordon, uncordon, and drain nodes directly from the app. PODS Complete pod list with namespace filter, status, and container details. Stream logs in real time, restart pods, or delete them selectively. DEPLOYMENTS & STATEFULSETS Deployments and StatefulSets with current and desired replica counts. Scale, rollout-restart, and detailed view included. SERVICES, CONFIG & NETWORK Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Ingresses at a glance. Cross-namespace search and direct detail view for all resources. STORAGE PersistentVolumes, PersistentVolumeClaims, and StorageClasses. Always know your storage usage. ACCESS CONTROL ServiceAccounts, Roles, ClusterRoles, and RoleBindings. Review permissions at a glance, without kubectl. CLUSTER EVENTS All Kubernetes events sorted by timestamp. Spot errors and warnings immediately. HELM Helm releases with chart version, status, and namespace. Manage releases directly from the app. ARGOCD ArgoCD applications with sync status and health state. Trigger sync and refresh directly from the app. FLUXCD Kustomizations, HelmReleases, and GitRepositories at a glance. Sync, suspend, and resume with a swipe. TERMINAL Integrated terminal directly inside a configurable pod. Full shell control over your cluster — without SSH-ing into a node. YAML APPLY Apply Kubernetes manifests directly from the app. Quickly create or update resources without a laptop. AI ASSISTANT Built-in AI assistant with support for Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT (OpenAI), and local LLMs (OpenAI-compatible). Ask questions about your cluster, analyze resources, or trigger actions — by text or voice. Critical actions are always protected by a confirmation prompt. MULTI-CLUSTER Manage multiple clusters at the same time. Import kubeconfig directly in the app and switch between clusters instantly. SECURE & PRIVATE Credentials and API tokens are stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain. Supports self-signed certificates. No data is shared with third parties. COMPATIBILITY - Kubernetes 1.24+ - kubeconfig import (standard format) - Token authentication - Self-signed certificates - ArgoCD 2.x - FluxCD 2.x - Helm 3.x
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Z80CPM at 4 against KubeApp's 2. Z80CPM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Z80CPM ships an update every 10 days, KubeApp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z80CPM | KubeApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Wohl | Jan Hendrik Ellermann |
In-app purchases
Z80CPM
No in-app purchases
KubeApp
No in-app purchases









