Comparison

Surume vs Psimulator

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

Head to head
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.

About

Psimulator

Relive classic Dreamcast games with this powerful emulator. Enjoy your game library with custom controls, save states, achievements, and cloud synchronization. Supports a wide range of file formats and physical controllers for a personalized gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Dreamcast software compatibility
  • Custom touch-controller layouts
  • Save states and cloud sync
  • Physical controller support
  • Achievement system
  • Memory card management
Features
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Relive your favorite Dreamcast games with Psimulator, a powerful emulator designed to make enjoying your game library simple. Psimulator lets you play your collection from a gorgeous display of box art and animated previews. Personalize the experience with custom touch-controller layouts, video filters, per-game settings, save states, achievements, cloud sync, multiplayer controls, and support for physical controllers and external displays. You can also design controller skins inside the app, organize memory cards, browse helpful guides, and receive live support. FEATURES EMULATION AND GAMEPLAY - Broad compatibility with Dreamcast software - Automatic settings and individual configuration for each game - Compatibility information submitted by the community - Fast-forward gameplay - Multiple-disc games with in-game disc changing - Local multiplayer control mapping VIDEO AND DISPLAY - Metal and OpenGL ES graphics backends - Landscape fullscreen scaling - CRT television and scanline filters - In-game screenshots - Wireless and external-display output ACHIEVEMENTS - Unlock achievements for supported titles - Review achievement status and progress during gameplay SUPPORTED FILES - CHD, GDI, CDI, CUE/BIN, and M3U - ZIP, 7z, and RAR archives - Multiple-disc playlists PHYSICAL CONTROLS - Works with compatible console, PC, Bluetooth, wired, and MFi controllers - Supports Bluetooth and wired keyboards - Custom mapping for analog sticks, triggers, buttons, and multiplayer inputs - On-screen controls reflect input received from a controller or keyboard CLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION - Connect with Google Drive or Dropbox - Synchronize all your data between devices - View and manage synchronized files without leaving Psimulator SAVE STATES AND MEMORY CARD MANAGEMENT - Resume games from any moment - Automatic safety saves - Create save states at timed intervals - Import, export, and organize memory cards CUSTOM TOUCH CONTROLS - Included layouts designed for both portrait and landscape play - Built-in editor for creating personalized controllers LIBRARY AND CONTENT IMPORT - Automatically matched cover artwork - Animated previews directly in the game library - Easy to import HELP AND SUPPORT - Quick Start instructions and detailed in-app guides - Contact Psimulator Support from inside the app IMPORTANT INFORMATION Psimulator does not include commercial games or proprietary Dreamcast files. You are responsible for using only games, firmware, and other content that you own and are legally authorized to use. Thank you for choosing Psimulator. Psimulator is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sega Corporation. Dreamcast and associated names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Additional software-license information can be found inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy and Psimulator Service Terms: https://zodttd.com/psimulator/policy/

Screenshots

Surume4 screens
Psimulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Psimulator at 4.6 against Surume's 3.2. Psimulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Surume's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Surume costs $6.95 and Psimulator $4.99 up front. Surume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Psimulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Psimulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surume ships an update every 4 weeks, Psimulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Surume versus Psimulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurumePsimulator
Price$6.95$4.99 — better
Rating3.2 (33 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size855 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDylan MathurinZODTTD LLC

Customer experience

Surume

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

Psimulator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Surume

One-time1
  • Tip 1$$0.99
None

Psimulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surume free?
Surume costs $6.95, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Psimulator free?
Psimulator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surume or Psimulator?
Psimulator is rated higher. Surume averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Psimulator averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Surume or Psimulator have ads?
Neither Surume nor Psimulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surume or Psimulator?
Surume ships an update every 4 weeks, and Psimulator daily. Most recently, Surume was updated on October 28, 2026 and Psimulator on October 29, 2026.

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