OneThing vs emu98
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OneThing
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Change a day, change a life. You don’t need to do something earth‑shaking to change your life—just do one small thing well each day. Onething helps you track growth, stick to habits, and see your own transformation. Auto-Renewable Membership Service Terms Subscription Period: 1 month and 1 year Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Renewal: Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle upon successful payment. Cancellation of Renewal: To cancel auto-renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. User Service Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Issue Feedback: Contact us via email at: cjwh770@qq.com
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OneThing at 13.0 against emu98's 16.0. 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. OneThing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and emu98 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OneThing ships an update every 4 days, emu98 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OneThing | emu98 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 建 徐 | Caner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
OneThing
- monthly member$0.991 Month
- yearly member$2.991 Year
- Life member$6.99
emu98
- Unlock More Software Slots$0.99









