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SMS Plus vs Gopher64

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SMS Plus

5.0
Games

Sega Master System and Game Gear emulator

Gopher64

7.5
Games

N64 emulator

Metric SMS Plus Gopher64
Category Games Games
AI Score 5.0 7.5
30-day Installs 5 41
90-day Installs 8 108
365-day Installs 26 221
Version 1.3.7 1.1.36
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 9 991
GitHub Forks 1 23
Open Issues - 11
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Rust
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Oct 20, 2022 Apr 26, 2026

Reviews

SMS Plus

SMS Plus is a user-friendly emulator for Sega Master System and Game Gear, ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive classic console experiences on their macOS devices.

Emulates Sega Master System and Game Gear consoles.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Supports multiple retro gaming systems
  • + Clean and intuitive design

Cons

  • - No updates since 2015
  • - Minimal community support

Gopher64

Gopher64 is a highly compatible N64 emulator for macOS, offering retro gamers a chance to revisit classic games. Written in Rust, it's known for its performance and compatibility, appealing to both casual players and retro gaming enthusiasts.

Emulates N64 games on macOS, providing a platform for playing classic Nintendo 64 titles.

Pros

  • + High compatibility with a wide range of N64 games
  • + Developed in Rust, potentially offering better performance and stability
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - No automatic updates, requiring manual checks for new versions
  • - Past issues with stability, though many have been resolved