Comparison

Ohsnap MCON vs Psimulator

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

Head to head
About

Ohsnap MCON

Transform your phone into a gaming console. Pair your controller to access all your games in one library, play on your phone or big screen, and customize controller settings. Stream cloud games and browse the web with controller navigation.

Highlights
  • Phone as gaming console
  • Unified game library
  • Controller customization
  • Cloud gaming streaming
  • Controller-based web browser
  • Big screen output
Features
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The Ohsnap MCON app transforms your phone into a gaming console - pair your controller, gather every game you own into one library, and play instantly, on your phone or on the big screen. YOUR PHONE, NOW A CONSOLE. - Connect your MCON in seconds and navigate the entire app with your controller - no touchscreen screen required. A console-style interface built for thumbsticks, from the games carousel to the settings menus. EVERY GAME IN ONE PLACE - The app automatically finds the controller-ready games installed on your phone and lines them up in a single library. Discover new controller-friendly titles, add your own, and launch everything from one place - no more hunting through app drawers. BUILT FOR MCON - Customize your MCON controller: swap ABXY layouts, dial in joystick and trigger deadzones, shape response curves, and fine-tune gyro aiming with adjustable sensitivity. An interactive 3D model of your MCON lights up as you press buttons, so you can see every change take effect in real time. Interactive how-to guides walk you through setup, calibration, and controller shortcuts. CONVENIENT CLOUD GAMING - Stream AAA titles through Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) and GeForce NOW in full-screen, controller-optimized views. Hundreds of console games, no console required. BUILT-IN BROWSER FOR CONTROLLERS - Browse the web from your couch: move the cursor with your joystick, type on a controller-driven keyboard, and bookmark web games straight into your library. BIG SCREEN GAMING - Connect your phone to a TV or monitor and MCON completes the console experience. --------- This app is designed for the Ohsnap MCON magnetic controller. Get yours at https://ohsnap.com/products/mcon-magnetic-controller Feedback or ideas? Join our Discord community or use the in-app feedback form. Xbox Game Pass and GeForce NOW are trademarks of their respective owners. Active subscriptions may be required for cloud gaming services.

About

Psimulator

Relive classic Dreamcast games with this powerful emulator. Enjoy your game library with custom controls, save states, achievements, and cloud synchronization. Supports a wide range of file formats and physical controllers for a personalized gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Dreamcast software compatibility
  • Custom touch-controller layouts
  • Save states and cloud sync
  • Physical controller support
  • Achievement system
  • Memory card management
Features
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Relive your favorite Dreamcast games with Psimulator, a powerful emulator designed to make enjoying your game library simple. Psimulator lets you play your collection from a gorgeous display of box art and animated previews. Personalize the experience with custom touch-controller layouts, video filters, per-game settings, save states, achievements, cloud sync, multiplayer controls, and support for physical controllers and external displays. You can also design controller skins inside the app, organize memory cards, browse helpful guides, and receive live support. FEATURES EMULATION AND GAMEPLAY - Broad compatibility with Dreamcast software - Automatic settings and individual configuration for each game - Compatibility information submitted by the community - Fast-forward gameplay - Multiple-disc games with in-game disc changing - Local multiplayer control mapping VIDEO AND DISPLAY - Metal and OpenGL ES graphics backends - Landscape fullscreen scaling - CRT television and scanline filters - In-game screenshots - Wireless and external-display output ACHIEVEMENTS - Unlock achievements for supported titles - Review achievement status and progress during gameplay SUPPORTED FILES - CHD, GDI, CDI, CUE/BIN, and M3U - ZIP, 7z, and RAR archives - Multiple-disc playlists PHYSICAL CONTROLS - Works with compatible console, PC, Bluetooth, wired, and MFi controllers - Supports Bluetooth and wired keyboards - Custom mapping for analog sticks, triggers, buttons, and multiplayer inputs - On-screen controls reflect input received from a controller or keyboard CLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION - Connect with Google Drive or Dropbox - Synchronize all your data between devices - View and manage synchronized files without leaving Psimulator SAVE STATES AND MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT - Resume games from any moment - Automatic safety saves - Create save states at timed intervals - Import, export, and organize memory cards CUSTOM TOUCH CONTROLS - Included layouts designed for both portrait and landscape play - Built-in editor for creating personalized controllers LIBRARY AND CONTENT IMPORT - Automatically matched cover artwork - Animated previews directly in the game library - Easy to import HELP AND SUPPORT - Quick Start instructions and detailed in-app guides - Contact Psimulator Support from inside the app IMPORTANT INFORMATION Psimulator does not include commercial games or proprietary Dreamcast files. You are responsible for using only games, firmware, and other content that you own and are legally authorized to use. Thank you for choosing Psimulator. Psimulator is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sega Corporation. Dreamcast and associated names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Additional software-license information can be found inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy and Psimulator Service Terms: https://zodttd.com/psimulator/policy/

Screenshots

Ohsnap MCON4 screens
Psimulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ohsnap MCON at Free against Psimulator's $4.99. Ohsnap MCON also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 19). Psimulator's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

Ohsnap MCON is free to download; Psimulator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ohsnap MCON against 4.6 for Psimulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ohsnap MCON ships an update every 2 months, Psimulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ohsnap MCON versus Psimulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOhsnap MCONPsimulator
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (63 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOhsnap, IncZODTTD LLC

Customer experience

Ohsnap MCON

All ratings63 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative7.9%

Psimulator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ohsnap MCON

No in-app purchases

None

Psimulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ohsnap MCON free?
Ohsnap MCON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Psimulator free?
Psimulator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ohsnap MCON or Psimulator?
Psimulator is rated higher. Ohsnap MCON averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Psimulator averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Ohsnap MCON or Psimulator have ads?
Neither Ohsnap MCON nor Psimulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ohsnap MCON or Psimulator?
Ohsnap MCON ships an update every 2 months, and Psimulator daily. Most recently, Ohsnap MCON was updated on October 30, 2026 and Psimulator on October 31, 2026.

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