Comparison

SPICE Viewer vs emu98

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

Head to head
About

SPICE Viewer

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SPICE Viewer3 screens
emu984 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SPICE Viewer versus emu98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPICE Vieweremu98
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAIP Technology Corporation, Taiwan BranchCaner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SPICE Viewer

Subscriptions4
  • 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
1 purchases

emu98

One-time1
  • Unlock More Software Slots$0.99

Questions

Is SPICE Viewer free?
SPICE Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is emu98 free?
emu98 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SPICE Viewer or emu98 have ads?
Neither SPICE Viewer nor emu98 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPICE Viewer or emu98?
SPICE Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and emu98 every 3 days. Most recently, SPICE Viewer was updated on October 13, 2026 and emu98 on October 25, 2026.

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