Comparison

GameX Emulator vs Surume

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

Head to head
About

GameX Emulator

Play your own PlayStation 2 game files on iOS devices. This emulator is best suited for simpler, 2D, and less graphically demanding titles. It's designed for nostalgia and casual gaming experiences.

Highlights
  • Import and play PS2 game files
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
  • Optimized for 2D and low-complexity games
  • Nostalgic gaming experience
  • Lightweight gameplay
Features
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Bring your PlayStation 2 games to iPhone and iPad. GameX is a PS2 emulator with a native engine built for Apple silicon. Import the PS2 game files (ISO) you own, play with touch controls or a Bluetooth/MFi gamepad, and pick up where you left off with save states. • Native PS2 engine with Metal graphics; many 3D PlayStation 2 games run at full speed on recent devices • Per-game performance settings: CPU speed, resolution, 30 fps lock, thermal control • Save states, screenshots, restart, disc swap, portrait and landscape • Library with generated cover art Play one game free. Premium unlocks the whole library, every save slot, fast-forward up to 5×, quick save and resume, and extra controller themes (weekly, monthly, yearly or lifetime). GameX includes no games and no BIOS files; you add your own. Compatibility and speed vary by game and device. GameX is not affiliated with or endorsed by any other software or companies. Privacy Policy: https://elevarelab.site/gamex-privacy-policy.html Term of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Surume

Experience classic PlayStation 2 games on your iPhone and iPad. This emulator offers a console-like home screen and supports various controllers, allowing you to play anywhere, on your device or streamed to a TV. Save your progress and customize controls for a personalized gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Console-style home screen
  • TV output support
  • On-device interpreter engine
  • Wireless and wired gamepad support
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Save states
  • In-game overlay
Features
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Surume runs PS2, PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox and Xbox 360 games on iPhone and iPad. It also has partial PS1 support through PS2 backwards compatibility. Games run directly on your device. Games and settings • Keep games from each console in one library. Search, filter, change layouts, and edit covers and game details. • Use automatic tuning for supported games, or adjust frame rate, game speed, graphics, audio and controls yourself. Save settings for each game. • Increase rendering resolution and use Upscale Studio to enhance textures and artwork. • Save and load states from the library or in-game menu. • Extract videos, images and soundtracks from supported game discs. Controls and screens • Connect a wired or wireless controller and remap its buttons. • Move and resize individual touch controls. • Change saves, settings, filters and controls while playing. • Connect to a TV and use Console Mode. Layouts adapt to iPhone, iPad and external displays. Online and friends Sign in with Apple to use SharkPond Network. Add friends, manage your profile, earn supported trophies and join supported multiplayer games. Party Chat lets you talk while playing. Online features depend on the console and game. Appearance Choose themes, animated backgrounds, materials, colors, fonts, app icons and library animations. You can receive app announcements and choose whether to share crash and performance reports to help improve Surume. Surume does not include games, BIOS files, firmware or other copyrighted system software. Import your own legally obtained files. Performance and compatibility depend on the game, device and settings.

Screenshots

GameX Emulator4 screens
Surume4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GameX Emulator at Free against Surume's $6.95. GameX Emulator also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Surume's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 38%) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

GameX Emulator is free to download; Surume costs $6.95 up front. GameX Emulator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Surume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GameX Emulator holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of GameX Emulator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Surume's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameX Emulator ships an update every 10 days, Surume every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
GameX Emulator versus Surume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameX EmulatorSurume
PriceFree — better$6.95
Rating3.6 (114 ratings) — better3.2 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews56.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB855 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnupkumar Naginbhai PatelDylan Mathurin

Customer experience

GameX Emulator

All ratings114 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative56.8%

Surume

All ratings29 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative41.4%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative34.1%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GameX Emulator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
1 purchases

Surume

One-time1
  • Tip 1$$0.99

Questions

Is GameX Emulator free?
GameX Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surume free?
Surume costs $6.95, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GameX Emulator or Surume?
GameX Emulator is rated higher. GameX Emulator averages 3.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Surume averages 3.2 from 33 ratings.
Do GameX Emulator or Surume have ads?
Neither GameX Emulator nor Surume shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameX Emulator or Surume?
GameX Emulator ships an update every 10 days, and Surume every 4 weeks. Most recently, GameX Emulator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Surume on October 28, 2026.

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