SPICE Viewer vs emu98
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPICE Viewer
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SPICE Viewer provides a hierarchical view of SPICE documents, making it easy to navigate complex circuit definitions. It organizes content into structured levels including: Library definitions, Model declarations, Circuit elements, Associated parameters. With a clear tree-based structure, users can quickly inspect relationships between libraries, models, and elements without manually parsing raw SPICE text. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 update cadence: emu98 at every 3 days against SPICE Viewer's every 2 months. emu98 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. SPICE Viewer sells 4 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.
SPICE Viewer ships an update every 2 months, emu98 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPICE Viewer | emu98 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AIP Technology Corporation, Taiwan Branch | Caner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
SPICE Viewer
- Viewer(Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Editor(Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Viewer(Annual)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Editor(Annual)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
emu98
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