PPSSPP
8.6#1 in emulator software$4.99, paid onceFree planAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitPPSSPP vs ShadPS4
What both publish
| Fact | PPSSPP | ShadPS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Game files | Users must provide their own PSP game files because PPSSPP does not have the right to distribute them with the app. | Games, updates, and DLC must be dumped from the user's own copy of the game. |
| Privacy | Compatibility reports are collected only when manually enabled, anonymously, and without collecting or storing personal data. | The privacy policy says hardware, operating system, configuration, game, and version information may appear in local logs and is not automatically transmitted to the project. |
| Purpose | PPSSPP is a PSP emulator that runs games and other software originally made for the Sony PSP. | shadPS4 is an early PlayStation 4 emulator written in C++. |
PPSSPP plans
- PPSSPPFree
- PPSSPP FreeFree
- PPSSPP Gold for Android$4.99, paid once
- PPSSPP Gold for Windows/macOS—
- PPSSPP Gold for Windows/macOSPriced on request
ShadPS4 plans
- shadPS4Free
Pick PPSSPP if…
PPSSPP suits people who want to run PSP software on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, or Windows. It also fits players who want enhanced graphics, customizable controls, or PSP multiplayer options.
Pick ShadPS4 if…
ShadPS4 suits users interested in early-stage PS4 emulation who can provide their own game dumps and meet the stated hardware and operating-system requirements. It also suits contributors interested in an open-source project.