IUBPatchLib
6.6#3 in rom patching softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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ROM Bin Patcher (rombp)
6.8#1 in rom patching softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | IUBPatchLib | ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) |
|---|---|---|
| Command line | The project includes an iubpatch-cli tool for applying, inspecting, and validating patches. | Command-line options select the input ROM, IPS or BPS patch, and output file; launching without options opens the SDL UI. |
| License | The repository includes an MIT License permitting use, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale subject to its terms. | The repository is released under the MIT License. |
| Patch formats | It supports IPS, UPS, and BPS patch formats. | It supports IPS and BPS patch files. |
| Purpose | IUBPatchLib is a cross-platform C++ library for applying binary patches, designed with ROM hacks in mind. | rombp applies binary ROM patches commonly used for retro-gaming ROM hacks. |
IUBPatchLib plans
- FreeFree
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) plans
- ROM Bin PatcherFree
Pick IUBPatchLib if…
IUBPatchLib suits C++ developers who need to apply or inspect binary patches, including people working with ROM hacks. It also supports broader patching uses.
Pick ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) if…
It suits RG350M owners and desktop Linux users who need to apply IPS or BPS patches. Users of other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds should note that testing is reported only for the RG350M.