Manic EMU
8.2#1 in multi-system emulatorsFree planFree planiOSmacOSSelf-hosted
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pico-smsplus
5.1#30 in game gear emulatorsSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Manic EMU | pico-smsplus |
|---|---|---|
| Controllers | Supported input includes Joy-Con, DualShock, Xbox, Bluetooth controllers, keyboards and multiple simultaneous controllers. | It supports USB controllers including DualShock 4, DualSense, and XInput controllers, as well as NES controllers in some configurations. |
| Game library | The app provides a library with cover artwork, metadata, categories, collapsible sections and manufacturer sorting. | Games are loaded from FAT32 or exFAT SD cards, and the menu supports organizing ROMs in directories. |
| License | The upstream Manic EMU source is licensed under GNU AGPL-3.0, with separate notices for bundled cores and dependencies. | The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. |
| Purpose | Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iPhone and iPad. | pico-smsplus is an emulator for Sega Master System, Game Gear, and SG-1000 games on RP2040/RP2350-based microcontroller boards. |
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
pico-smsplus 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 pico-smsplus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.