Manic EMU
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VisitManic EMU vs Mednafen
What both publish
| Fact | Manic EMU | Mednafen |
|---|---|---|
| License | The upstream Manic EMU source is licensed under GNU AGPL-3.0, with separate notices for bundled cores and dependencies. | Mednafen is distributed under the GNU GPLv2. |
| Purpose | Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iPhone and iPad. | Mednafen is a portable, command-line-driven multi-system emulator that uses OpenGL and SDL. |
| Support | The official site links users to FAQ and guides, GitHub, and Discord for support resources. | The official site links to a Mednafen forum and an FAQ. |
Manic EMU plans
- FreeFree
- SideloadFree
- Sideload / GitHubFree
- Premium Monthly$0.99 a month
- Premium Monthly Plan$0.99 a month
- Premium Annual Plan$4.99 a year
Mednafen plans
No prices published.
Pick Manic EMU if…
Manic EMU suits iPhone and iPad users who want to play games from a range of classic systems. It may also suit players interested in RetroAchievements or multiplayer on eligible cores.
Pick Mednafen if…
Mednafen suits users who want a free emulator covering multiple listed systems and are comfortable with a command-line interface. It may also suit players who want save states, rewinding, capture tools, or network play through a separate server.