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Head-to-head · Apple II Emulators

POM2 vs LinApple

  • 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
LinApple #6 in Apple II Emulators 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit LinApple

POM2 leads on 0 checks, LinApple 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

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POM2 and LinApple score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for apple ii emulators; POM2 sits at #4 and LinApple at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On host platform, POM2 gives you Cross-platform where LinApple offers Linux.

POM2 is the better fit for cross-platform users wanting deep tools and model coverage. LinApple is the better fit for linux users who want strong debugging and disk support.

  • POM2 fits best

    Cross-platform users wanting deep tools and model coverage

  • LinApple fits best

    Linux users who want strong debugging and disk support

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Side by side

Feature POM2 7.9/10 Visit ↗ LinApple 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Apple II Emulators #6 in Apple II Emulators
Best for Cross-platform users wanting deep tools and model coverage Linux users who want strong debugging and disk support
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 Linux
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features POM2 3/3 · LinApple 3/3
Built-in debugger ✓ ✓
Save states ✓ ✓
Joystick support ✓ ✓
Specs
Apple II model coverage Multi-model Multi-model
Host platform Cross-platform Linux
Disk image formats .dsk, .do, .d13, .po, .nib, .woz, .moof, .2mg, .hdv .dsk, .do, .po, .nib, .woz v2, .hdv, .img, .2mg
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 Apple II, II Plus, IIe, and Enhanced Apple IIe hardware
  • Reads and writes several floppy and ProDOS hard-disk image formats
  • Includes an interactive debugger, snapshots, joystick support, and BASIC sync
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
  • Available prebuilt packages and binaries are explicitly listed for Linux
  • Emulation is focused on Apple II family hardware
  • The product is a desktop emulator rather than a broader Apple II service
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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LinApple is a desktop emulator for Apple II, Apple II Plus, Apple IIe, and Enhanced Apple IIe systems. It is aimed at Linux users who want to run Apple II software, and it also has command-line and debugging capabilities for people working…

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  1. POM2Apple II Emulators 7.9Free plan
  2. LinAppleApple 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

  • LinApple — where it wins

    • Emulates Apple II, II Plus, IIe, and Enhanced Apple IIe hardware
    • Reads and writes several floppy and ProDOS hard-disk image formats
    • Includes an interactive debugger, snapshots, joystick support, and BASIC sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Available prebuilt packages and binaries are explicitly listed for Linux
    • Emulation is focused on Apple II family hardware
    • The product is a desktop emulator rather than a broader Apple II service

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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