Manic EMU
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What both publish
| Fact | Manic EMU | SIMH |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | Building requires macOS with Xcode 26 or newer, iOS SDK 15 or newer, Swift 5.9 or newer, Git LFS and an Apple Developer account for capabilities such as iCloud. | The HP simulator source distributions are written in portable C, and the page says no additional libraries are needed to build them. |
| License | The upstream Manic EMU source is licensed under GNU AGPL-3.0, with separate notices for bundled cores and dependencies. | The V3 and Open SIMH V4 source code is licensed under an MIT-style open-source license. |
| Purpose | Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iPhone and iPad. | SIMH is a collection of simulators for historically significant or otherwise interesting computer hardware and software. |
| Support | The official site links users to FAQ and guides, GitHub, and Discord for support resources. | The site points users to documentation, help guides, and a SimH users' mailing list for support and questions. |
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
SIMH 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 SIMH if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.