RetroArch
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What both publish
| Fact | RetroArch | Zeta |
|---|---|---|
| Controllers | Common game controllers are automatically configured when plugged in, and users can also configure them manually. | The FAQ lists Xbox Wireless, PlayStation DualShock and DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro, and MFi-certified iOS controllers connected over Bluetooth. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says third-party vendors including Google use advertising cookies on some of the project’s websites. | Zeta says it does not collect ROMs, game saves, or gameplay behavior; its privacy policy says it collects technical diagnostics and crash data, including through Firebase Crashlytics. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to the forums, Discord and documentation for help. | Zeta offers FAQ and help center pages and directs users to email support; its home page says the small team personally reads and replies to every email. |
RetroArch plans
- RetroArchFree
Zeta plans
- FreeFree
- Premium features—
- Premium subscription—
- Premium subscription—
Pick RetroArch if…
Android users seeking one frontend for many systems; Players who need netplay, shaders or recording; People comfortable choosing and managing cores
Pick Zeta if…
Zeta suits iPhone owners who want to emulate games from its listed systems and use game files they provide. It is not an option for iPad or Mac users.