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Apple Simulator vs Epic Online Services

Apple Simulator

developer.apple.com

Epic Online Services

onlineservices.epicgames.com

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FigureApple SimulatorEpic Online Services
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
Web—Yes
Windows—Yes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
API—Yes
Plans published13
Spec score · Sdk8.1 (#5)8.9 (#2)
Founded19761991
HeadquartersCupertino, California, USACary, North Carolina, USA
SupportCode-level support for Apple frameworks, APIs, and tools is available to Apple Developer Program and Enterprise Program members, in English by forums or email.Epic directs developers with unanswered FAQ questions to its EOS support contact.

Plans

Apple Simulator

  • Xcode (includes Simulators)Free

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Epic Online Services

  • Epic Online ServicesFree
  • Free licenseFree
  • Enterprise Anti-Cheat agreementPriced on request

Epic Online Services pricing →

In their own words

Apple Simulator

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Epic Online Services

Epic Online Services is a suite of modular online services for game developers. Its service areas cover accounts and social features, multiplayer, player and game data, and trust and safety. Social capabilities include crossplay, friends, presence, overlay, and the Epic Games account ecosystem. Multiplayer tools include peer-to-peer features, sessions, lobbies, and voice chat. Developers can use leaderboards, stats, achievements, and storage for player and title data. Trust and safety services include Easy Anti-Cheat, sanctions, player reports, and Kids Web Services. The services can be used with Unreal Engine, Unity, or a developer's chosen engine. SDKs are available for PC in C or C#, Android, and iOS; console SDKs require a request through the Developer Portal. Epic describes the service as free to use, with no royalty or hosting fees, though usage restrictions may apply. Epic says it processes game-service data to operate the services and does not share partner data without explicit authorization. Use may be throttled or suspended for violations of service restrictions.

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