Comparison

Cheatlo vs emu98

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

Head to head
About

Cheatlo

Features
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Tired of hunting cheats across forums, copying codes by hand, and fighting wrong emulator formats? Cheatlo puts 208,000+ cheat codes for 8,700+ classic game versions in one place, translated and ready for your emulator. WHY CHEATLO IS DIFFERENT Smarter Search Type words in any order, skip the punctuation, ignore accents. "kart mario", "Pokemon red" and "spiderman" all find what you mean. Results with the best match come first, and PSP game IDs work too, even without the dash. Every Region, Every Version Games are listed by region and release, so the USA, Europe and Japan editions each get their own correct cheat list. Multilingual Cheat Names Cheats are translated so you know what each one does. Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese are available now, with English as the fallback. Auto Emulator Format Conversion Pick your emulator and Cheatlo generates the exact file you need, with no manual conversion: - Delta: paste-ready cheat text - RetroArch: .cht file - PPSSPP: .ini file Export to the Files App Export cheat files straight into the Files app, sorted by emulator, ready to import. Built-In Emulator Tutorials Step-by-step guides for loading cheats into Delta, RetroArch and PPSSPP, right inside the app. Edit Your Own Cheats Adjust a cheat's description or code and your changes are kept, even after database updates. Photo Recognition (Pro) Don't know the game title? Take a photo of the cartridge, game screen or box art and Cheatlo finds the game for you. No Root or Jailbreak Required Core Database Works Offline No Account Needed SUPPORTED SYSTEMS - GBA (Game Boy Advance): 512 versions - GBC (Game Boy Color): 933 versions - NES (Famicom): 2,180 versions - SNES (Super Nintendo): 2,431 versions - PSP: 2,652 versions SUPPORTED EMULATORS - Delta - RetroArch - PPSSPP PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase, No Subscription) - Photo recognition - Bookmark favorite games - No ads Free users can search every cheat, copy codes and read the emulator tutorials, forever free. Cheatlo does not include or distribute any game files. This app contains ads and an optional in-app purchase (Pro one-time unlock).

About

emu98

This app is a compatibility environment for running PC-98 programs on iOS devices. It allows users to import and manage disk images, configure settings for different software, and customize controls. It includes interactive demos and supports game controllers.

Highlights
  • Run PC-98 programs on iPhone/iPad
  • Import floppy, hard disk, and CD-ROM images
  • Organize and run local software library
  • Configure font ROMs, graphics, and controls
  • Real-time saving and loading
  • Customize virtual keyboard and layout
  • Supports game controllers
Features
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emu98 is a compatibility environment for running PC-98 programs on iPhone and iPad. It is designed for retro-computing enthusiasts, software authors, and anyone who wants to organize local program files. Import floppy-disk, hard-disk, and optical-disc images that you created, compiled, or lawfully possess, then organize and run them in the on-device software library. emu98 does not provide commercial software, BIOS or ROM downloads, or an online content catalog. Key features: • Includes two fully original interactive demos • Manages PC-98 floppy-disk, hard-disk, optical-disc, and ZIP files • Supports per-software font ROM, display, performance, and control settings • Supports quick save, quick load, and save-state import and export • Customizable on-screen controls, opacity, size, and layout • External keyboard, mouse, and controller mapping support • Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese interfaces • Imported software, ROMs, artwork, settings, and save states remain on the device The free version allows one user-imported local program. A one-time non-consumable purchase unlocks additional software slots and can be restored through your Apple ID. emu98 has no user accounts, online resource catalog, or user-generated-content platform. Except for purchases, purchase restoration, and entitlement verification, the app does not upload user-imported files to a server. Import only files that you created or lawfully possess. emu98 is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official NP2 project.

Screenshots

Cheatlo4 screens
emu984 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: emu98 at none against Cheatlo's shown. emu98 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Cheatlo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and emu98 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheatlo ships an update every 2 months, emu98 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cheatlo versus emu98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatloemu98
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYICHIN TENGCaner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cheatlo

One-time1
  • Cheatlo Pro$2.99
1 purchases

emu98

One-time1
  • Unlock More Software Slots$0.99

Questions

Is Cheatlo free?
Cheatlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is emu98 free?
emu98 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cheatlo or emu98 have ads?
Cheatlo shows ads; emu98 does not.
Which is updated more often, Cheatlo or emu98?
Cheatlo ships an update every 2 months, and emu98 every 2 days. Most recently, Cheatlo was updated on October 8, 2026 and emu98 on October 6, 2026.

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