Comparison

GameX Emulator vs Surume Lite

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 Lite

Play PlayStation 2 and 3 games on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Enjoy a console-like experience with customizable controls, save states, and the ability to play on TV or handheld.

Highlights
  • PlayStation 2 & 3 emulation
  • TV and handheld modes
  • Console-style home screen
  • On-device engine
  • Wireless and wired gamepad support
  • Save states
  • Customizable on-screen controls
Features
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Surume Lite is a PlayStation 2 & PlayStation 3 emulator for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Features: TV and handheld: Use it handheld on the go. Send video to a TV and the UI shifts to a wide console-style layout. Console-style home: Fewer phone-style drill-downs, more of a single home base for your library. Engine: Built for on-device use with an interpreter-style core. No Mac or PC required to play. Input: Wireless and wired gamepads, plus touch. Map controls the way you want. Save states: Save and resume when you want. On-screen controls: Buttons on the glass. Drag them where you want. Themes and accessibility: Visual options and accessibility settings where the app supports them. In-game overlay: Saves and settings from an overlay without leaving the game. Surume Lite is free. Premium and Remove Ads are one-time in-app purchases, and donation tiers are optional. Subscriptions: Premium Monthly, $1.49 per month. Removes ads and unlocks Premium while the subscription is active. Monthly Developer Donation, $0.99 per month. Optional support for development, no extra features. Monthly Developer Fund, $4.99 per month. Optional support for development, no extra features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews for the same period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sharkpond.pages.dev/privacy/surume-lite

Screenshots

GameX Emulator4 screens
Surume Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GameX Emulator at 3.6 against Surume Lite's 2.8. GameX Emulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 27%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Surume Lite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameX Emulator has 121 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of GameX Emulator's written reviews are positive against 27% of Surume Lite's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GameX Emulator versus Surume Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameX EmulatorSurume Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (121 ratings) — better2.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB201 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAnupkumar Naginbhai PatelDylan Mathurin

Customer experience

GameX Emulator

All ratings114 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative56.1%

Surume Lite

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

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
10 purchases

Surume Lite

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
One-time9
  • Remove Ads$0.79
  • Lite Tip 02$1.00
  • Lite Tip 03$2.00
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  • Premium$2.99
  • Lite Tip 07$50.00
  • Lite Tip 09$250.00
  • Lite Tip 10$500.00
  • Lite Tip 11$749.99
  • Lite Tip 12$1000.00

Questions

Is GameX Emulator free?
GameX Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surume Lite free?
Surume Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GameX Emulator or Surume Lite?
GameX Emulator is rated higher. GameX Emulator averages 3.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Surume Lite averages 2.8 from 17 ratings.
Do GameX Emulator or Surume Lite have ads?
Surume Lite shows ads; GameX Emulator does not.

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