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Amigo — Amiga Emulator vs UAE4ARM
Amigo — Amiga Emulator leads on 0 checks, UAE4ARM on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmigo — Amiga Emulator · 8.0/10
- Free planboth
Amigo — Amiga Emulator scores higher on our rubric for amiga emulators: 8.0 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Amigo — Amiga Emulator is the better fit for advanced free emulation on Apple devices. UAE4ARM is the better fit for android users seeking full-featured emulation.
- Amigo — Amiga Emulator fits best
Advanced free emulation on Apple devices
- UAE4ARM fits best
Android users seeking full-featured emulation
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Side by side
| Feature | Amigo — Amiga Emulator 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | UAE4ARM 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Amiga Emulators | #7 in Amiga Emulators |
| Best for | Advanced free emulation on Apple devices | Android users seeking full-featured emulation |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | Android |
| Support | Docs | Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Amigo — Amiga Emulator 1/4 · UAE4ARM 1/4 | ||
| Save states | ✓ | ✓ |
| Netplay | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Kickstart included | — | — |
| Hardware acceleration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Amiga models | A500, A1200, A4000, CD32, and 68060 workstation configurations; 68000–68060 CPUs; OCS/ECS/AGA chipsets | AGA, OCS, ECS |
| Host platforms | iPhone with iOS 17+, iPad with iPadOS 17+, and Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 14+ | Android; Pandora edition documentation is also included |
| Disk image formats | ADF, ADZ, DMS, IPF, ZIP, LHA, LZX, 7Z, HDF, RDB, CUE/BIN, CCD, MDS, NRG, ISO, and CHD | ADF, ADZ, HDF, ISO, CUE, RP9 |
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| Our verdict | Amigo — Amiga Emulator is a free, open-source WinUAE-based emulator for running classic Commodore Amiga software on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. It is aimed at users who want broad Amiga system coverage on Apple hardware, including… Read the review → |
UAE4ARM is a free, open-source Amiga emulator port for Android devices. It is aimed at users who want coverage across AGA, OCS, and ECS systems rather than a narrow emulation target. CPU emulation spans Motorola 68000 through 68040, while… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Amigo — Amiga Emulator — where it wins
- Supports 68000–68060 CPUs, OCS/ECS/AGA, and RTG graphics
- Mounts floppy, hard-drive, CD, and many disk image formats
- Includes save states, controller support, networking, and TV output
Where it doesn't
- Runs only on iOS, iPadOS, and Apple Silicon macOS
- Users must provide their own Kickstart ROMs and software
- Requires iOS 17+, iPadOS 17+, or macOS 14+ on Apple Silicon
UAE4ARM — where it wins
- Emulates AGA, OCS, and ECS chipsets with 68000–68040 CPUs
- Supports hard disks, WHDLoad, CD32 software, and save states
- Offers custom controls, stylus input, display, and audio options
Where it doesn't
- Android is the primary host platform
- Users must provide compatible Amiga Kickstart ROMs
- The latest listed release is from March 2021
- Amigo — Amiga Emulator8.0/10 · Free plan
A capable, open-source Amiga emulator for Apple users who want broad system and media support.
Visit AmigoFull verdict → - UAE4ARM7.8/10 · Free plan
Full-featured Amiga emulation for Android, with broad chipset and software support.
Visit UAE4ARMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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