Comparison

PcRituals vs OpenSol

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

Head to head
About

PcRituals

Features
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PC Rituals turns your iPhone into a clean remote for your Windows setup. Pair with the PC Rituals Windows app over your local Wi-Fi, then run your saved PC modes with one tap. Start work, gaming, streaming, studying, or music setups without walking back to your desk. With PC Rituals you can: Run saved Windows modes from your iPhone Switch between modes without rebuilding your setup Wake your PC with Wake-on-LAN Sleep or shut down your PC remotely Use favorites for your most-used modes Start modes from Home Screen widgets Use Siri Shortcuts and App Intents View cached modes when your PC is offline Pair quickly with a QR code from the Windows app PC Rituals is local-first. Your phone talks directly to your paired Windows PC on your own Wi-Fi network. The iPhone app does not run your Windows actions itself; it securely tells your PC Rituals Windows agent which saved mode to start. A Windows PC running the PC Rituals desktop app is required.

About

OpenSol

Experience a classic 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Interact with original firmware, customize display effects, and enjoy an immersive terminal experience. This independently developed app offers a unique retro computing simulation.

Highlights
  • Intel 8080 interpreter
  • Original OpenSol firmware
  • Sol Command Monitor
  • Customizable display effects (CRT, phosphor)
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • External keyboard and controller support
  • Virtual cassette tools
Features
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OpenSol is an independently developed Intel 8080 computer emulator inspired by the Processor Technology Sol-20 Terminal Computer. Explore a 64-by-16 character display, type directly into the original OpenSol firmware, and use the built-in Sol Command Monitor. Choose white, green, amber, or red phosphor; switch between a sharp flat display and period-inspired CRT effects; and use full-screen mode for an immersive terminal experience. OpenSol includes: • A complete independently written Intel 8080 interpreter • Original OpenSol firmware and Sol Command Monitor • iPhone, iPad, and Mac interfaces • Direct typing, touch input, external keyboards, and compatible game controllers • User-selected ENT and raw-binary file import • Private on-device Recent Programs and session restoration • Experimental virtual cassette and USB-audio cassette tools OpenSol includes no SOLOS ROM, vintage applications, download catalog, advertising, analytics, tracking, accounts, or network service. Users provide their own lawfully obtained compatible files. OpenSol is not affiliated with or endorsed by Processor Technology Corporation or any successor rights holder. Historical product names are used only to describe compatibility and historical context.

Screenshots

PcRituals4 screens
OpenSol3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: OpenSol at 3 against PcRituals's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PcRituals versus OpenSol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPcRitualsOpenSol
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohammad Mahdi SulaimanJordan Ruderman

In-app purchases

None

PcRituals

No in-app purchases

None

OpenSol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PcRituals free?
PcRituals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenSol free?
OpenSol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PcRituals or OpenSol have ads?
Neither PcRituals nor OpenSol shows ads.

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