Compare software

RetroArch vs Clock Signal: catalog facts
RetroArchClock Signal
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Free

Free and open source, developed by Tom Harte.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS macOS, Linux
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Emulates a wide range of 8- and 16-bit computers and consoles in one program
  • Designed around low input and display latency
  • The settings menu is deep and intimidating the first time
  • You still have to download cores, and some systems need BIOS files you must supply
  • No separate project homepage beyond the GitHub repository
  • Some systems need original ROM images supplied by the user
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.