Psimulator vs Surume Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Dreamcast software compatibility
- Custom touch-controller layouts
- Save states and cloud sync
- Physical controller support
- Achievement system
- Memory card management
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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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Surume Lite at Free against Psimulator's $4.99. Psimulator's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ratings volume 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
Surume Lite is free to download; Psimulator costs $4.99 up front. Surume Lite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Psimulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Psimulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 17 respectively.
| Parameter | Psimulator | Surume Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (19 ratings) — better | 2.8 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZODTTD LLC | Dylan Mathurin |
Customer experience
Psimulator
Surume Lite
In-app purchases
Psimulator
No in-app purchases
Surume Lite
- Premium Monthly$1.491 Month
- 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









