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Head-to-head · Apple II Emulators

POM2 vs Casso

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
POM2 #4 in Apple II Emulators 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit POM2
Casso #8 in Apple II Emulators 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Casso

POM2 leads on 0 checks, Casso 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

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPOM2 · 3 of 3

POM2 and Casso score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for apple ii emulators; POM2 sits at #4 and Casso at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On host platform, POM2 gives you Cross-platform where Casso offers Windows.

POM2 is the better fit for cross-platform users wanting deep tools and model coverage. Casso is the better fit for windows users wanting hardware and cassette emulation.

  • POM2 fits best

    Cross-platform users wanting deep tools and model coverage

  • Casso fits best

    Windows users wanting hardware and cassette emulation

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Side by side

Feature POM2 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Casso 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Apple II Emulators #8 in Apple II Emulators
Best for Cross-platform users wanting deep tools and model coverage Windows users wanting hardware and cassette emulation
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Linux, macOS, Windows, Web Windows
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features POM2 3/3 · Casso 1/3
Built-in debugger ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Save states ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Joystick support ✓ ✓
Specs
Apple II model coverage Multi-model Multi-model
Host platform Cross-platform Windows
Disk image formats .dsk, .do, .d13, .po, .nib, .woz, .moof, .2mg, .hdv WOZ, DSK, DO, PO, NIB, NB2
Our review
Pros
  • Emulates Apple ][ through //c Plus, including PAL profiles
  • Loads nine disk-image formats, including .woz and .hdv
  • Combines bank-aware debugging, profiling, rewind, and snapshots
  • Emulates five Apple II models and supports six disk-image formats
  • Loads and saves cassette audio, including WAV, AIFF, MP3, and FLAC input
  • Adds Mockingboard, printer, network card, and controller emulation
Cons
  • Focused on Apple II family systems rather than other platforms
  • Development tools may be more than casual play requires
  • Support is through community and documentation
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Peripheral and media support may be more than users seeking a simple emulator need
  • Does not offer AI features
Our verdict

POM2 emulates the Apple II family, from the original Apple ][ through the //c Plus, with NTSC and PAL profiles. It is aimed at people who want to run Apple II software across desktop and browser environments, as well as developers working…

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Casso brings several Apple II models together in a Windows desktop application, alongside an assembler and disk manager. It is aimed at people who want more than a basic emulator: it covers Apple ][, ][+, //e, //e Enhanced, and //c, and…

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  1. POM2Apple II Emulators 7.9Free plan
  2. CassoApple II Emulators 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • POM2 — where it wins

    • Emulates Apple ][ through //c Plus, including PAL profiles
    • Loads nine disk-image formats, including .woz and .hdv
    • Combines bank-aware debugging, profiling, rewind, and snapshots

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Apple II family systems rather than other platforms
    • Development tools may be more than casual play requires
    • Support is through community and documentation

  • Casso — where it wins

    • Emulates five Apple II models and supports six disk-image formats
    • Loads and saves cassette audio, including WAV, AIFF, MP3, and FLAC input
    • Adds Mockingboard, printer, network card, and controller emulation

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows only
    • Peripheral and media support may be more than users seeking a simple emulator need
    • Does not offer AI features
  • POM27.9/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source Apple II emulator with broad model coverage and developer tools.

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  • Casso7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Windows emulator with broad Apple II model, disk, cassette, and peripheral support.

    Visit CassoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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