Comparison

EKA2L1 vs iDared 32bit

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

Head to head
About

EKA2L1

This application allows you to play classic Symbian and N-Gage games on your iPhone or iPad. It supports a variety of device profiles and requires you to provide your own game files. It is an open-source project.

Highlights
  • Symbian/N-Gage game emulation
  • Supports S60v1, S60v3, S60v5, Symbian^3
  • Requires user-provided ROMs and game packages
  • Open-source project
  • Available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS
Features
Read full description

EKA2L1 is a Symbian game emulator for iPhone, iPad and macOS. It supports a wide range of games developed for S60v1, S60v3, S60v5, and Symbian^3. Recommended device profiles for the best compatibility: • S60v1: Nokia N-Gage • S60v3: Nokia 5320 XpressMusic • S60v5: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic • Symbian^3: Nokia X7-00 To use EKA2L1, you must provide your own legally obtained ROM dump and game packages. ROMs, firmware, and games are not included with the app. EKA2L1 is an open-source project. View the source code on GitHub: https://github.com/EKA2L1/EKA2L1 **EKA2L1** is in no way affiliated with Nokia. The name "Nokia" and all associated device names are registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.**

About

iDared 32bit

Relive classic iPhone games from 2008-2010 on your modern device. This emulator supports early iPhone OS versions and allows you to add your own legally obtained game files for a nostalgic gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Runs iPhone OS 2.x, 3.x, and iOS 4.x games
  • Built-in game picker
  • On-screen return button
  • Multiple input methods (touch, cursor, controller)
  • Tilt and accelerometer simulation
  • Saves game progress
  • Per-game configurable options
Read full description

iDared 32bit brings classic iPhone games back to life on modern iPhone and iPad. Step back into the early era of iPhone gaming, from 2008 to 2010, and play the games that defined it, right on your current device. iDared 32bit is a high-level emulator for iPhone OS 2.x, iPhone OS 3.x, and iOS 4.x. It reimplements the original iPhone OS frameworks in software, allowing classic 32-bit games to run on newer 64-bit devices. FEATURES • Runs iPhone OS 2.x, iPhone OS 3.x, and iOS 4.x games on modern iPhone and iPad, including early iPad games • Built-in game picker: swipe between pages of your games • Add games with the Import button, by sharing them from other apps, or through the Files app • On-screen “( X )” button lets you return to your games at any time • Touch, virtual cursor, and game-controller input, with tilt and accelerometer simulation • Game progress is saved between launches • Settings for sharper graphics (up to 4× resolution), orientation, fullscreen, network access, analog-stick tilt, and iPhone or iPad versions of universal games • Advanced per-game options in a text file THEME OPTIONS Make the game picker your own, in Settings > Theme Options: • Choose the header's background and text colors • Set a wallpaper from your photos • Hide the header logo for a cleaner look • Hide the names under game icons • Give the footer the header's background color HOW IT WORKS iDared 32bit does not include any games of its own. Add your own legally obtained games with the Import button or through the Files app, and they will appear in the built-in game picker. Don’t have any games yet? Tap Settings in the game picker, then “iDared 32bit Website”, to visit our site, where you’ll find free games to download and play with permission from their creators. COMPATIBILITY This is an actively developed emulator, not a finished product. Compatibility varies by title and improves over time through ongoing development. ABOUT THIS PROJECT iDared 32bit is an independent project based on touchHLE, an open-source high-level emulator, adapted to run on modern iPhone and iPad devices. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with the touchHLE project or its developers. iDared 32bit is open source and licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Its source code is available at: github.com/iDared32bit-emu/iDared32bit Use iDared 32bit only with software you have legally obtained. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. Apple, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license by Apple.

Screenshots

EKA2L13 screens
iDared 32bit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EKA2L1 at 5.0 against iDared 32bit's 3.8. EKA2L1 also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%). iDared 32bit's advantage is chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

EKA2L1 costs $2.99 and iDared 32bit $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EKA2L1 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of EKA2L1's written reviews are positive against 50% of iDared 32bit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EKA2L1 ships an update weekly, iDared 32bit every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
EKA2L1 versus iDared 32bit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEKA2L1iDared 32bit
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer超 杨Alex Martin

Customer experience

EKA2L1

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

iDared 32bit

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EKA2L1

No in-app purchases

None

iDared 32bit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EKA2L1 free?
EKA2L1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iDared 32bit free?
iDared 32bit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EKA2L1 or iDared 32bit?
EKA2L1 is rated higher. EKA2L1 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iDared 32bit averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do EKA2L1 or iDared 32bit have ads?
Neither EKA2L1 nor iDared 32bit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EKA2L1 or iDared 32bit?
EKA2L1 ships an update weekly, and iDared 32bit every 4 days. Most recently, EKA2L1 was updated on October 31, 2026 and iDared 32bit on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons