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Head-to-head · Amiga Emulators

Denise vs UAE4ARM

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Denise #5 in Amiga Emulators 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Denise
UAE4ARM #7 in Amiga Emulators 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit UAE4ARM

Denise leads on 0 checks, UAE4ARM on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDenise · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDenise · 2 of 4

Denise scores higher on our rubric for amiga emulators: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Denise is the better fit for cycle-accurate desktop emulation and debugging. UAE4ARM is the better fit for android users seeking full-featured emulation.

  • Denise fits best

    Cycle-accurate desktop emulation and debugging

  • UAE4ARM fits best

    Android users seeking full-featured emulation

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Side by side

Feature Denise 8.2/10 Visit ↗ UAE4ARM 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.8
Ranking #5 in Amiga Emulators #7 in Amiga Emulators
Best for Cycle-accurate desktop emulation and debugging Android users seeking full-featured emulation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Android
Support Docs, Tickets Community
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Denise 2/4 · UAE4ARM 1/4
Save states ✓ ✓
Netplay Not checked yet Not checked yet
Kickstart included Not checked yet —
Hardware acceleration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Amiga models A1000 (OCS/ICS), A500 (full OCS), A500 (ECS Agnus with OCS Denise), A500+, A600 AGA, OCS, ECS
Host platforms Windows 7+, macOS (Intel and ARM), Linux, BSD Android; Pandora edition documentation is also included
Disk image formats ADF, HD-ADF, HDF, IPF, DMS, SCP ADF, ADZ, HDF, ISO, CUE, RP9
Our review
Pros
  • Cycle-accurate OCS and ECS Amiga emulation
  • Save states, rewind, RunAhead, shaders, and hard-disk support
  • Built-in debugger and disassembler for technical users
  • 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
Cons
  • Amiga coverage is centered on A1000, A500, A500+, and A600
  • Desktop-focused platform support excludes mobile systems
  • Requires compatible ROM files for documented Kickstart support
  • Android is the primary host platform
  • Users must provide compatible Amiga Kickstart ROMs
  • The latest listed release is from March 2021
Our verdict

Denise is a free, open-source desktop emulator for Commodore 64 and Amiga systems. It is aimed at users who want cycle-accurate emulation, configurable virtual hardware, and tools for examining software behavior. Its Amiga support covers…

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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…

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  1. DeniseAmiga Emulators 8.2Free plan
  2. UAE4ARMAmiga Emulators 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Denise — where it wins

    • Cycle-accurate OCS and ECS Amiga emulation
    • Save states, rewind, RunAhead, shaders, and hard-disk support
    • Built-in debugger and disassembler for technical users

    Where it doesn't

    • Amiga coverage is centered on A1000, A500, A500+, and A600
    • Desktop-focused platform support excludes mobile systems
    • Requires compatible ROM files for documented Kickstart support

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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