SpeccyP vs Spectaculator
SpeccyP
github.com
Spectaculator
spectaculator.comSide by side
| Figure | SpeccyP | Spectaculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · ZX Spectrum Emulators | 6.8 (#19) | 7.8 (#10) |
| Purpose | SpeccyP is firmware that emulates ZX Spectrum models on Raspberry Pi RP2040, RP2350A, and RP2350B microcontrollers. | Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator. |
| Support | The README points users to the F1 Help screen and links a ZX_MURMULATOR Telegram channel for project information. | Users can contact support with questions, bug reports, or comments through the site’s contact form; Windows users can also access comprehensive help in the application. |
Plans
Spectaculator
- Spectaculator 8.0 for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad$2.99, paid once
- Spectaculator 2.5 for Android$3.99, paid once
- Spectaculator 9.1 for Windows$16.99, paid once
In their own words
Spectaculator
Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for Windows, iOS, and Android. It supports TAP and TZX tape formats and SZX, SNA, and Z80 snapshot formats, with a built-in debugger and support for a range of peripherals, including joysticks, mice, Microdrives, printers, and Multiface models. The Windows debugger includes projects, complex breakpoints, watches, an inline assembler, memory inspector, call stack, screen inspector, and graphics inspector. Windows version 9.1 can save or copy screenshots at configurable sizes as PNG or BMP, and includes joystick and controller configuration enhancements. The iOS app accepts games in.tap,.tzx,.dsk,.szx, and.z80 formats, with customizable controls and artwork. On iOS 13.4 and later, an external keyboard can be used for games and BASIC programs; devices on iOS 12 and earlier are limited to text adventures. The Android 2.6 release requires Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later. Spectaculator is paid, with listed one-time plans from $2.99, paid once and a 30-day trial for the Windows plan.