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C64.emu vs Rust64
Both stand on commodore 64 emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Android
C64.emu provides broad Commodore-system and file-format support in a native Android app. Its one-time price is 3.99 USD, but software must come from elsewhere because no bundled library is included.
Visit C64.emu Free plan
Rust64 offers a code-focused C64 emulator with detailed register and cycle views. Its missing serial bus, timing limitations, build requirements, and work-in-progress status should guide expectations.
Visit Rust64The facts
| C64.emu | Rust64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | C64.emu: $3.99, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | c64emu.com | github.com |
| On commodore 64 emulators | #28 of 31 | #24 of 31 |
C64.emu: what it does well
- Supports eight listed emulated systems
- Accepts disk, tape, and archive formats
- Save states included
- Bluetooth and USB gamepad support
- Runs on phones, tablets, and set-top boxes
What to know first
- Android only
- No free plan
- No bundled software library
Rust64: what it does well
- Free and open under the MIT license
- Includes a visual hardware debugger
- Supports PRG and CRT formats
- Loads PRG files at startup
- Shows VIC cycle raster events
What to know first
- Requires Rust 1.58.0 or later
- SDL2 needs extra setup
- Missing serial bus affects some programs
- No GitHub releases are available
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