Comparison

GameX Emulator vs Multi Store Game Search

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 owned PlayStation 2 games on iPhone and iPad with this emulator. It features a native engine for smooth performance, customizable settings, and save states. Enjoy a free trial of one game before unlocking the full library with various subscription options.

Highlights
  • Native PS2 engine with Metal graphics
  • Per-game performance settings
  • Save states and screenshots
  • Touch controls and gamepad support
  • Library with generated cover art
  • Import your own PS2 game files
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

Multi Store Game Search

Features
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**Search every storefront at once.** Type a game name once and GameSearch shows you who sells it across Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Epic Games Store, GOG, and itch.io. Tap any listing to open the store's page right inside the app, and if the store's official app is installed, GameSearch offers to open it there instead. **Built for discovery.** The Discovery tab surfaces what gamers are actually talking about right now: an auto-playing hero of the most anticipated unreleased titles (a fresh mix every time you open the app), trending new releases, critic-scored standouts from the past year, and what's coming soon. Tap any cover to instantly search for it across all enabled stores. **Save what matters.** Favorite any game with one tap, right from the search results. Every favorite gets its own page: see where to buy it, with the current Steam price in your country (and the discount when it's on sale), plus who's streaming it live right now. Your Favs tab keeps them in a clean 2-column grid you can filter by store or search. **Watch it live.** The Videos tab finds Twitch streams for popular games and your favorites in seconds. Tap a stream to watch it with live chat right inside GameSearch, or hand it to the Twitch app. **Go ad-free with GameSearch Plus.** GameSearch is free to use, supported by non-personalized banner ads and occasional sponsored cards. Upgrade to GameSearch Plus ($2.99/month, auto-renewing) to remove every ad (the banners, the sponsored cards between search results, and the ad slots on the Videos tab) and to filter Twitch streams by language across 21 languages. Cancel any time in Settings. **Private by design.** No accounts. No sign-ups. No analytics, no trackers. Everything you set — country, enabled stores, favorites — stays on your device. The only third party we talk to for ads is Google AdMob, and we request non-personalized ads only. **Features** • Cross-store search across 7 storefronts • Country-aware store links (20 supported regions) • Auto-playing hero of anticipated games, plus Trending, Recent Critic Reviews, Coming Soon • Tap-to-favorite from any list, with an undo if you change your mind • A page for every favorite: where to buy, live Steam price, live streams • Watch Twitch live streams with chat inside the app • Store pages open in a built-in browser • Row or 2-column grid view of search results • Per-storefront brand-colored result cards • Smart "Open in app" option when the store's native app is installed • Onboarding tour replay from Settings any time • "Recently viewed" row on Discovery (stored on your device) • Fully dark Obsidian Pulse UI (navy, violet and lime) tuned for OLED **GameSearch Plus** ($2.99/month, auto-renewing) • Ad-free everywhere: no banners, no sponsored cards, no video ad slots • Filter Twitch streams by language (21 languages) • Cancel any time; manage from Settings or the App Store Free to download. No account required. No telemetry. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GameX Emulator4 screens
Multi Store Game Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GameX Emulator at every 9 days against Multi Store Game Search's every 4 weeks. 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. GameX Emulator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Multi Store Game Search sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameX Emulator ships an update every 9 days, Multi Store Game Search every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GameX Emulator versus Multi Store Game Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameX EmulatorMulti Store Game Search
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB50 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperAnupkumar Naginbhai PatelEMiR EMRAH UCKAN

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

Multi Store Game Search

Subscriptions1
  • GameSearch Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is GameX Emulator free?
GameX Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi Store Game Search free?
Multi Store Game Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GameX Emulator or Multi Store Game Search have ads?
Neither GameX Emulator nor Multi Store Game Search shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameX Emulator or Multi Store Game Search?
GameX Emulator ships an update every 9 days, and Multi Store Game Search every 4 weeks. Most recently, GameX Emulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Multi Store Game Search on November 7, 2026.

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