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ScummVM vs UTM

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ScummVM

8.0
Games

Run classic graphical adventure and role-playing games

UTM

8.0
System Tools

Virtual machines UI using QEMU

Metric ScummVM UTM
Category Games System Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 39 5.5K
90-day Installs 150 16.4K
365-day Installs 473 53.6K
Version 2026.2.0 4.7.5
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.7K 33.2K
GitHub Forks 1.2K 1.7K
Open Issues 20 1.0K
License GPL-3.0 Apache-2.0
Language C++ Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

ScummVM

ScummVM is a cross-platform emulator that allows users to play classic graphical adventure and role-playing games. It supports a wide variety of game engines, making it a versatile tool for retro gaming enthusiasts.

Runs classic graphical adventure and role-playing games using various game engines.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Extensive library of supported game engines
  • + Active development and updates

Cons

  • - May require some technical knowledge to set up and use effectively
  • - Some games may not run perfectly due to compatibility issues

UTM

UTM is a powerful virtual machine manager for macOS and iOS, leveraging QEMU for cross-platform compatibility. It offers unique features for Apple Silicon and is ideal for developers and those needing to run multiple operating systems.

Enables the creation and management of virtual machines on macOS and iOS using QEMU.

Pros

  • + Supports both macOS and iOS, offering cross-platform functionality.
  • + Open-source with a strong community and active development.
  • + Compatible with Apple Silicon, enhancing performance on M1/M2 Macs.

Cons

  • - Does not auto-update, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Past performance issues, though resolved in recent updates.