Spectaculator
6.6#5 in zx spectrum emulators$2.99 one-timeAndroidiOSWindows
VisitSpectaculator vs Unreal Speccy Portable
Unreal Speccy Portable
7.8#1 in zx spectrum emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Spectaculator | Unreal Speccy Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Android requirement | The Android 2.6 release requires Android 6.0 Marshmallow (API 23) or later; Android 4.4 and Android 5.x no longer receive updates. | The latest listed Android release says it targets Android 15 and requires Android 5.0 or later. |
| Purpose | Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator. | Unreal Speccy Portable is a portable ZX-Spectrum emulator. |
| Support | Users can contact support with questions, bug reports, or comments through the site’s contact form; Windows users can also access comprehensive help in the application. | SourceForge directs users to the Bitbucket issue tracker for help. |
Spectaculator plans
- Spectaculator 8.0 for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad$2.99, paid once
- Spectaculator 2.5 for Android$3.99, paid once
- Spectaculator 9.1 for Windows$16.99, paid once
Unreal Speccy Portable plans
- FreeFree
- Unreal Speccy PortableFree
Pick Spectaculator if…
Spectaculator suits people using Windows, iOS, or Android who need to work with supported Spectrum tapes or snapshots. Its debugger and broad listed peripheral support may matter to users working with those devices.
Pick Unreal Speccy Portable if…
It suits ZX-Spectrum users who want an emulator across Android, Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its snapshot, replay, audio, and peripheral support may fit users working with those formats and devices.