Comparison

emu98 vs Remotly

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

Head to head
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.

About

Remotly

Features
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Remotly turns your iPhone or iPad into a fast, secure remote desktop for your Windows PC. Work, support, and play games remotely — in up to 4K with HDR and up to 120 fps, built on Mirillis' award-winning streaming technology known from Action!. FOR WORK AND STUDY • Connect to any of your Windows PCs in a few taps — stable connection, ultra-low latency, and crisp image quality. • Full keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and Apple Pencil support. • Switch between the remote PC's monitors, or change its resolution to fit your screen. • Voice chat during a session — work with colleagues or help family in real time. • Picture in Picture: keep an eye on the remote screen while using other apps. FOR GAMING • Play your PC games on iPhone or iPad in stunning quality — up to 4K at up to 120 fps, with ultra-low latency and low battery usage. • True HDR streaming with 10-bit color — a rarity among remote access apps. • Use any Bluetooth game controller (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Joy-Con, and more) or play with on-screen controls. • Fully customizable control layouts: build your own touch layouts with joysticks, buttons, and touchpads in the built-in editor. CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE • Direct P2P connections with bitrate up to 100 Mbps, plus the Connect Anywhere cloud when a direct link isn't possible — double NAT and firewalls are not a problem. • Connect via your device list, a one-time connection code, or an invitation with controlled, time-limited access. • Choose your preferred relay server, or run your own private relay for full data ownership. • Wake-on-LAN: wake your PC remotely and get to work. SECURITY FIRST • End-to-end encryption of the entire transmission: AES-256 for data streams, TLS 1.2/1.3, RSA-4096 key exchange. • Two-step device authorization for new devices connecting to your PC. • Sign in with your Microsoft or Google account; enterprise integration with Microsoft Entra ID (Active Directory). REQUIREMENTS Remotly requires the free Remotly host application installed on your Windows PC (Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11). Download it at remotly.com. The interface is available in English, Polish, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

emu984 screens
Remotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotly at none against emu98's 1. emu98's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. emu98 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remotly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

emu98 ships an update every 3 days, Remotly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
emu98 versus Remotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteremu98Remotly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCaner (Chongqing) Computer System Co., Ltd.Mirillis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

emu98

One-time1
  • Unlock More Software Slots$0.99
None

Remotly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is emu98 free?
emu98 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remotly free?
Remotly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do emu98 or Remotly have ads?
Neither emu98 nor Remotly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, emu98 or Remotly?
emu98 ships an update every 3 days, and Remotly fortnightly. Most recently, emu98 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Remotly on October 31, 2026.

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