# GameX Emulator vs Sakura!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sakura! at 90% against GameX Emulator's 37%. Sakura! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). GameX Emulator's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GameX Emulator is free to download; Sakura! costs $0.99 up front. GameX Emulator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sakura! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sakura! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameX Emulator has 121 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of GameX Emulator's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sakura!'s.

GameX Emulator ships an update every 10 days, Sakura! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameX Emulator | Sakura! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamex-emulator-ps2/id6761678763/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura/id6764421795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 32 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anupkumar Naginbhai Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863355963) | [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099) |

## What reviewers say

### GameX Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamex-emulator-ps2/id6761678763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


### Sakura!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura/id6764421795)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation One games on your iPhone or iPad. It offers extensive customization for controls, graphics, and performance, providing a console-like experience.

**Highlights:** PlayStation One emulation on iOS, Customizable on-screen controls, Physical gamepad support, Extensive graphics and performance tuning, Support for various game disc formats, Recursive folder scanning for games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1$ | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameX Emulator free?

GameX Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sakura! free?

Sakura! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GameX Emulator or Sakura!?

Sakura! is rated higher. GameX Emulator averages 3.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Sakura! averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do GameX Emulator or Sakura! have ads?

Neither GameX Emulator nor Sakura! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameX Emulator or Sakura!?

GameX Emulator ships an update every 10 days, and Sakura! every 2 months. Most recently, GameX Emulator was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sakura! on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*