No. 13 of 29 ·Sega Genesis Emulators

Zeta

iPhone

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Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Zeta is ranked #13 of 29 in Sega genesis emulators on Freedom251. It runs on iOS. There is a free plan.

Zeta plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Core emulation, loading and running game ROMs, save states, basic controller support, screen recording zemu.app · 5 Oct 2026

Premium subscription Not published Monthly; price shown in-app Combination of premium features; subscriptions auto-renew zemu.app · 5 Oct 2026

Premium subscription Not published Annual; price shown in-app Combination of premium features; subscriptions auto-renew zemu.app · 5 Oct 2026

Premium features Not published One-time fee; amount shown in the App Store Specific features may include cloud sync, advanced filters, and cheat code manager zemu.app · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on Sega genesis emulators

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: iOS (iPhone)
System scope: multi_console
Save states: Yes
Cheat support: Yes

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The record

Product: Zeta is an iPhone retro game emulator intended to help users play classic games on modern devices.
Supported device: The FAQ says Zeta currently supports only iPhone with iOS 16.0 or later; iPad and Mac are not supported.
Game import: Users can drag and drop game files into Zeta or select a game library folder with the built-in file browser; the app recognizes games and displays cover art.
Emulated systems: The App Store description lists systems including Nintendo 3DS, DS, Wii, GameCube, Game Boy, PlayStation 2, PSP, PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, and Genesis.
Gameplay features: Listed features include manual and automatic save states, speed-up up to 5×, cheat codes, custom controls, one-tap combos, custom skins, filters, and screenshots.
Controllers: The FAQ lists Xbox Wireless, PlayStation DualShock and DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro, and MFi-certified iOS controllers connected over Bluetooth.
Casting and multiplayer: The App Store description lists Bluetooth multi-controller support, link play, AirPlay casting, and a console mode for using the device as a wireless controller while casting.
Privacy: Zeta says it does not collect ROMs, game saves, or gameplay behavior; its privacy policy says it collects technical diagnostics and crash data, including through Firebase Crashlytics.
Local data: The privacy policy says game ROMs, saves, settings, controller mappings, history, and favorites are stored locally on the device under iOS sandbox protections.
Security: The privacy policy describes TLS/SSL encryption in transit, access controls, security assessments, vulnerability scanning, firewalls, and iOS sandbox protection for local game data.
Integrations: The privacy policy identifies Firebase Crashlytics for crash and performance diagnostics, Apple App Store/StoreKit for distribution and purchases, and optional iCloud sync when enabled with separate authorization.
Support: Zeta offers FAQ and help center pages and directs users to email support; its home page says the small team personally reads and replies to every email.
Maker and affiliation: The privacy policy names the operator as the Zeta Development Team, and the site says Zeta is independent and unaffiliated with the named console makers.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Sega Genesis Emulators in 2026#13 of 29

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Sources

zemu.app/about-us· checked 5 Oct 2026
zemu.app/faq· checked 5 Oct 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/zeta-emulator-ps2-3ds-wii-psp/id· checked 5 Oct 2026
zemu.app/legal/privacy· checked 5 Oct 2026
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zemu.app/legal/pricing· checked 5 Oct 2026