iMSX2 Downloads & RevenueiMSX2 · App Store
iMSX2 is #22 in Entertainment Paid in Japan and charting in 6 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperEnrique Enguix
CategoryEntertainment
Price1.99 USD
Released
Rating★ 3.4 (10)
Version2.8
Age rating4+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)5k+ worldwide
✏️Description updated✏️New iPad screenshots📈Entered the top 10📈Entered the top 100📦Updated to version 2.8📦Now updating weekly🆕First spotted by AppInsider🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 33 events
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· JP
- ✏️iMSX2: new iPad screenshots· 4 countries
- ✏️iMSX2: new screenshots8 screenshots (was 8) · 4 countries
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· NL
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· GB
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· US
- 📈iMSX2 entered the top 10Top Paid · Entertainment · SA
- 📈iMSX2 entered the top 100Top Paid · Entertainment · TH
- 📈iMSX2 charting in a new countryThailand
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· SA
- ✏️iMSX2: new iPad screenshots· 4 countries
- ✏️iMSX2: new screenshots8 screenshots (was 8) · 4 countries
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· KR
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· IT
- ✏️iMSX2: devices changed+ Watch
- ✏️iMSX2: app got bigger8 MB → 12 MB (+46%)
- ✏️iMSX2: description updated· ES
- 📦iMSX2 updated to version 2.8- Compatibilidad con Apple Watch: Envía juegos y partidas guardadas desde tu iPhone y juega directamente desde tu muñeca, con controles personalizables y compatibilidad con cartuchos ROM, archivos DSK y juegos multidisco.
- Nuevos ajustes de música: Elige fácilmente la detección automática de sonido, selecciona una expansión de sonido preferida o configura manualmente los cartuchos de sonido.… more - 📦iMSX2: now updating weekly4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦iMSX2 updated to version 2.7.7- Adaptive iPhone and iPad interface: Improved control layouts across screen sizes and orientations.
- Expanded Yamaha audio support: Added SFG-01/SFG-05, OPL/OPL2/OPL3, OPN/OPNA/OPN3, external PSG, and Neotron FM/SSG.
- Music preferences: Expanded initial sound selection with MoonSound, SCC+, and Yamaha chips.
- RAM expansion: Use detected memory or select 128, 256, or 512 KB.… more - 📦iMSX2 updated to version 2.7.6- Se ha añadido compatibilidad con gráficos V9990 para juegos como Shaolin’s Road y Sol Negro.
- Se ha mejorado la compatibilidad con cartuchos de gran capacidad como Avalon, incluida la detección automática de cartuchos y la conservación permanente de las partidas guardadas.
- Se han añadido opciones de sonido seleccionables MSX-MUSIC, MSX-AUDIO y SCC+, así como sonido estéreo que combina MSX-MUSIC y MSX-AUDIO para juegos compatibles en cartucho y disco.
- Se han corregido problemas gráficos en The Sword of Ianna y cierres inesperados durante el arranque con cartuchos de 64 KB como Mutants from the Deep.
- Se han mejorado la velocidad de los juegos PAL, la regularidad de los fotogramas y la sincronización del audio.… more - 📈iMSX2 entered the top 10Top Paid · Entertainment · IT
- 📦iMSX2 updated to version 2.7.5- Se ha añadido compatibilidad con gráficos V9990 para juegos como Shaolin’s Road y Sol Negro.
- Se ha mejorado la compatibilidad con cartuchos de gran capacidad como Avalon, incluida la detección automática de cartuchos y la conservación permanente de las partidas guardadas.
- Se han añadido opciones de sonido seleccionables MSX-MUSIC, MSX-AUDIO y SCC+, así como sonido estéreo que combina MSX-MUSIC y MSX-AUDIO para juegos compatibles en cartucho y disco.
- Se han corregido problemas gráficos en The Sword of Ianna y cierres inesperados durante el arranque con cartuchos de 64 KB como Mutants from the Deep.
- Se han mejorado la velocidad de los juegos PAL, la regularidad de los fotogramas y la sincronización del audio.… more - 📈iMSX2 entered the top 10 on iPad · Top Paid All AppsSA
- 📈iMSX2 entered the top 10Top Paid · Entertainment · FR
- 📈iMSX2 entered the top 10Top Paid · Entertainment · ES
- 📈iMSX2 hit #1Top Paid · Entertainment · AE
- 📈iMSX2 new best rank in the overall chart: #35Top Paid · All Apps · AE
- 📈iMSX2 entered the top 100Top Paid · All Apps · AE
- 📈iMSX2 entered the top 10Top Paid · Entertainment · KR
- 🆕iMSX2 first spotted by AppInsider#39 in Top Paid · Entertainment · Japan
- 📦iMSX2 version 2.7- Improved cartridge compatibility: Added support for the new ASCII16-X mapper, including compatibility with games such as Go Figure.
- Enhanced audio: Added support for OPL4/MoonSound audio, bringing improved sound to compatible games.
- Persistent cartridge memory: Save and keep your progress in compatible cartridges that use Flash memory.
- Improved controls and display: Better screen timing and a redesigned function-key bar in landscape mode.… more - 🆕iMSX2 released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
3.4 ★
10 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#22
Entertainment PaidMeasured
iMSX2 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
iMSX2 is a paid iOS emulator that enables retro gaming enthusiasts to play classic MSX and MSX2 titles using various ROM formats, save states, and customizable controls. The app has achieved the #1 position in the Paid Entertainment category in the UAE, indicating strong regional traction for niche retro emulation tools despite a low overall rating count.
Similar apps: RetroArch, Delta Emulator, PPSSPP
iMSX2 on the App Store
App details
App ID
6499231192
Publisher
Enrique Enguix
On the store since
May 2024
2 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad · Watch
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
11
NL EN FR DE IT JA KO PT RU ZH ES
Size
12 MB
Also listed in
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iMSX2 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where iMSX2's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | EntertainmentPaid | #22 |
 Saudi Arabia | EntertainmentPaid | #8 |
 United Kingdom | EntertainmentPaid | #30 |
 United States | EntertainmentPaid | #107 |
 Thailand | EntertainmentPaid | #12 |
 Netherlands | All AppsPaid | #129 |
Apps near iMSX2 on the chart
Entertainment Paid, around #22.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
3.4 ★
10 ratings
Measured
Ratings
10
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
under 1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
3.2★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
20/100
faster than 0% of Entertainment apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about iMSX2
From the 7 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the clean interface and improved audio stability but report significant issues with game compatibility, specifically Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake failing to load due to BIOS limitations. Complaints also focus on unreliable touchscreen controls and missing support for specific disk formats and wired controllers.
Mixed but leaning positive (57% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and speed.
What people like
- Updates: “I can finally start Metal Gear 2 with the custom BIOS update now!”
- Speed & performance: “Something is off to where you cannot make multiple fast inputs”
About iMSX2
Experience Classic MSX and MSX2 Games on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch with iMSX2!
Turn your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch into a portable MSX2 emulator with iMSX2!
Emulate classic MSX and MSX2 games in ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK or ZIP format
Key Features:
· Play Classic Games: Relive the nostalgia of playing your favorite MSX and MSX2 games right on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch.
· Run Your Cartridges: Reproduce MSX and MSX2 cartridges from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK and ZIP files and enjoy them on your device anytime, anywhere.
· Save States: Save and load game states and the configuration type easily (iCloud)
· Bluetooth Compatibility: Support for Bluetooth keyboards and game controllers.
· Customizable button layouts: Edit the button positions for each orientation and enjoy full compatibility with shells like GAMEBABY and PlayCase.
· Choose Your ROM Type: If your rom is not loaded correctly, try to select from various ROM configurations including "Normal", "Type K", "Type K SCC", "Type ASC16", "Type ASC16 SRAM", "Type ASC8", "Type ASC8 SRAM" and "Type ASCII16-X".
· Screen filters: Enjoy a more authentic and customizable retro experience with CRT and scanline filters.
· Fast forward: Speed through gameplay with the new fast forward mode.
· Load Your Own BASIC Programs: Run your own programs in BASIC format directly on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch.
· Powered by C-bios: iMSX2 is built using C-bios for the utmost accuracy and compatibility.
· Custom BIOS support: Import your own BIOS files to enhance compatibility and personalize your emulation experience.
· Improved Disk Support: Play more MSX disk games with improved DSK compatibility, multi-disk support, on-the-fly disk swapping, and user disks for saving data in supported games.
· Auto-fire: Added switches to enable auto-fire for the A and B buttons.
· Designed to be very basic: With a beautiful and user-friendly interface for both portrait and landscape orientations.
· The app does not require an internet connection, contains no ads, and does not store user data. It also takes up little space.
What's Next:
Stay tuned for even more enhancements!
Constantly working on improving iMSX2 and adding new features to provide you with the best MSX experience on iOS.
LZ4 Library
Copyright (c) 2011-2020, Yann Collet
C-BIOS
Copyright (c) 2002-2005 BouKiCHi. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2003 Reikan. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2010 Maarten ter Huurne. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2011 Albert Beevendorp. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2005 Patrick van Arkel. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004,2010-2011 Manuel Bilderbeek. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Joost Yervante Damad. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Jussi Pitkänen. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2007 Eric Boon. All rights reserved.
emu2413
Copyright (c) 2001-2019 Mitsutaka Okazaki
Z80 Emulator
micro MSX2+
Copyright (c) 2023 Yoji Suzuki.
Turn your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch into a portable MSX2 emulator with iMSX2!
Emulate classic MSX and MSX2 games in ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK or ZIP format
Key Features:
· Play Classic Games: Relive the nostalgia of playing your favorite MSX and MSX2 games right on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch.
· Run Your Cartridges: Reproduce MSX and MSX2 cartridges from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK and ZIP files and enjoy them on your device anytime, anywhere.
· Save States: Save and load game states and the configuration type easily (iCloud)
· Bluetooth Compatibility: Support for Bluetooth keyboards and game controllers.
· Customizable button layouts: Edit the button positions for each orientation and enjoy full compatibility with shells like GAMEBABY and PlayCase.
· Choose Your ROM Type: If your rom is not loaded correctly, try to select from various ROM configurations including "Normal", "Type K", "Type K SCC", "Type ASC16", "Type ASC16 SRAM", "Type ASC8", "Type ASC8 SRAM" and "Type ASCII16-X".
· Screen filters: Enjoy a more authentic and customizable retro experience with CRT and scanline filters.
· Fast forward: Speed through gameplay with the new fast forward mode.
· Load Your Own BASIC Programs: Run your own programs in BASIC format directly on your iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch.
· Powered by C-bios: iMSX2 is built using C-bios for the utmost accuracy and compatibility.
· Custom BIOS support: Import your own BIOS files to enhance compatibility and personalize your emulation experience.
· Improved Disk Support: Play more MSX disk games with improved DSK compatibility, multi-disk support, on-the-fly disk swapping, and user disks for saving data in supported games.
· Auto-fire: Added switches to enable auto-fire for the A and B buttons.
· Designed to be very basic: With a beautiful and user-friendly interface for both portrait and landscape orientations.
· The app does not require an internet connection, contains no ads, and does not store user data. It also takes up little space.
What's Next:
Stay tuned for even more enhancements!
Constantly working on improving iMSX2 and adding new features to provide you with the best MSX experience on iOS.
LZ4 Library
Copyright (c) 2011-2020, Yann Collet
C-BIOS
Copyright (c) 2002-2005 BouKiCHi. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2003 Reikan. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2010 Maarten ter Huurne. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2011 Albert Beevendorp. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2005 Patrick van Arkel. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004,2010-2011 Manuel Bilderbeek. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Joost Yervante Damad. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Jussi Pitkänen. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2004-2007 Eric Boon. All rights reserved.
emu2413
Copyright (c) 2001-2019 Mitsutaka Okazaki
Z80 Emulator
micro MSX2+
Copyright (c) 2023 Yoji Suzuki.
Latest updates
2.8
- Compatibilidad con Apple Watch: Envía juegos y partidas guardadas desde tu iPhone y juega directamente desde tu muñeca, con controles personalizables y compatibilidad con cartuchos ROM, archivos DSK y juegos multidisco.
- Nuevos ajustes de música: Elige fácilmente la detección automática de sonido, selecciona una expansión de sonido preferida o configura manualmente los cartuchos de sonido.
2.7.7
- Adaptive iPhone and iPad interface: Improved control layouts across screen sizes and orientations.
- Expanded Yamaha audio support: Added SFG-01/SFG-05, OPL/OPL2/OPL3, OPN/OPNA/OPN3, external PSG, and Neotron FM/SSG.
- Music preferences: Expanded initial sound selection with MoonSound, SCC+, and Yamaha chips.
- RAM expansion: Use detected memory or select 128, 256, or 512 KB.
2.7.6
- Se ha añadido compatibilidad con gráficos V9990 para juegos como Shaolin’s Road y Sol Negro.
- Se ha mejorado la compatibilidad con cartuchos de gran capacidad como Avalon, incluida la detección automática de cartuchos y la conservación permanente de las partidas guardadas.
- Se han añadido opciones de sonido seleccionables MSX-MUSIC, MSX-AUDIO y SCC+, así como sonido estéreo que combina MSX-MUSIC y MSX-AUDIO para juegos compatibles en cartucho y disco.
- Se han corregido problemas gráficos en The Sword of Ianna y cierres inesperados durante el arranque con cartuchos de 64 KB como Mutants from the Deep.
- Se han mejorado la velocidad de los juegos PAL, la regularidad de los fotogramas y la sincronización del audio.
Store changes
What iMSX2 changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Description updated
New iPad screenshots
New screenshots
8 screenshots (was 8)
