Manic EMU
8.2#1 in multi-system emulatorsFree planFree planiOSmacOSSelf-hosted
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SNESticle Revive
5.6#22 in snes emulatorsSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Manic EMU | SNESticle Revive |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Building requires PS2SDK and produces a PlayStation 2 ELF, with an ISO available through the Makefile's ISO target. |
| Integrations | Cloud import supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Baidu, Aliyun, WebDAV, and SMB. | The project uses the gsKit video backend, audsrv audio, and the bundled libxmp-lite source for tracker playback. |
| License | The upstream Manic EMU source is licensed under GNU AGPL-3.0, with separate notices for bundled cores and dependencies. | The current source tree is licensed under GNU GPL v3 or later, while the original recovered SNESticle source retains its MIT grant. |
| Purpose | Manic EMU is an all-in-one retro game emulator for iPhone and iPad. | SNESticle Revive is a PlayStation 2 homebrew emulator for SNES and NES games. |
| Save states | Premium supports unlimited manual saves plus 50 automatic slots, while the free tier provides three save states. | SNES and NES cartridge save states have five slots and support USB, memory-card, MMCE, and internal-HDD storage. |
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
SNESticle Revive 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 SNESticle Revive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.