AppBrain
AppBrain
  • Apps
  • Apps being viewed right now Trending apps today Most popular apps All-time most installed apps Top rated apps iPhone and iPad apps
  • Intelligence ▾
    Intelligence overview → Track any Android app or your whole market
    Track & analyze
    Keyword Tracker & OptimizerTrack & improve Play rankings App Performance ReportOne-off PDF for any app StatisticsFree Android & Play market stats
    Promote your app
    Featured Apps App Links
  • Intelligence
  • Pricing
  • Dashboard
  • Sign up
  • Log in
Android Apps > Arcade > Spectaculator
Spectaculator icon

Spectaculator

by Spectaculator.com · Arcade · Free
On Google Play since December 2013 · Data updated 2026-10-11
Google Play

Spectaculator is made and published by Spectaculator.com. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Spectaculator.com. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Spectaculator.com and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Total installs
130 thousand
Rating on Google Play
3.73
787 ratings
Last updated
May 22, 2026

Spectaculator has 130 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.7 stars from 787 ratings.

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
390
Per day
13
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
December 2013

Installs over time

Spectaculator has been installed 130 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 13 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for Spectaculator

This app is not ranked

Competitors

Similar apps and more from Spectaculator.com

Alternatives to Spectaculator

Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator icon Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator
Garage Research Emulators
4.4
$4.99
10,000+
Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator icon Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator
Garage Research Emulators
4.2
Free
100,000+
PlayZX icon PlayZX
Baltazar Studios, LLC
4.4
Free
10,000+
RetroPle - All in one emulator icon RetroPle - All in one emulator
DosGamer
4.0
Free
50,000+
Spectacol icon Spectacol
BogDan Vatra
4.7
Free
50,000+
Game Emulator: Console Gaming icon Game Emulator: Console Gaming
Sola Company
3.5
Free
100,000+
Xpectroid ZX Spectrum Emulator icon Xpectroid ZX Spectrum Emulator
Seleuco
4.2
Free
100,000+
Retro Emulator – Classic 16Bit icon Retro Emulator – Classic 16Bit
Retrobit LTD
4.7
Free
100,000+

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.6.0+70f5e44
Launched
December 2013
  • May 22, 2026UpdateVersion 2.6.0+70f5e44
  • May 24, 2024UpdateVersion 2.5.1+1bfe4a3
  • Dec 22, 2021Installs100,000+ installs
  • Feb 3, 2016Installs50,000+ installs
  • Apr 28, 2015UpdateVersion 2.1.1
Show all changes Show fewer

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

350
130
66
130
66

Comments on Spectaculator for Android

★★★★☆ Dark Blue Monkey · Dec 14, 2019
Very nice emulator, seems to work with everything I tried. Would be nice if it had the spectrum+ keyboard rather than the 48k keyboard. The lack of the extended keywords and graphical symbols makes coding tricky without a crib sheet. Otherwise, seems o.k.
★★★★★ Robert John · Nov 19, 2024
This is an excellent emulator with fully configurable controls, spot-on graphics/sound emulation (the best on Android IMHO), save game slots, and ability to add your own games and Bogart. 19-11-2024. I've just noticed Spectacular was updated in May to work on newer phones that don't support old 32-bit apps. In 2022, I was very disappointed when my new shiny phone wouldn't run Spectacular. Thanks to Jonathan Needle for updating it and welcome back Spectacular! 😊
★★☆☆☆ Roy Booth · Jun 4, 2020
I purchased the full version but when I try to add files to mentioned Folder /storage/emulated/0/Spectacular <<< in any format tzx, tap,sna they are not showing up yet when i goto the folder via My files I can see all the files are there... What am I doing wrong.
★★☆☆☆ Daniel Johnson · Sep 29, 2021
The onscreen keyboard is unusable and not synced to the bottom press I press button 1, and it hits a button in the bottom row
★☆☆☆☆ Alan Strachan · Jan 1, 2024
Unable to play games unless you either buy them from the dev or upgrade to the paid version of the app.

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
9
App size
19.8 MB
Needs Android
4.4+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Spectaculator

5 permissions · 9 libraries
Subscribe to see full permission and library details

About the app and developer

About Spectaculator

Spectaculator is an arcade app developed by Spectaculator.com.

Install Statistics

Spectaculator has been installed 130 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 390 times.

User Ratings

Spectaculator is rated 3.73 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 790 ratings.

App Information

Spectaculator is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 19.81 MB. The latest version available is 2.6.0+70f5e44. The last update was on May 22, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Spectaculator requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since December 2013.

App Performance Report

Get a detailed PDF report for Spectaculator with download trends, rating history, and key performance statistics — useful for competitive research or tracking your own app. Learn more

Get PDF Report — $29

Developer information for Spectaculator.com

Spectaculator.com

support6031769@spectaculator.com

Sign in to see the developer's website

Legal name:

Address:

Are you the developer of this app? Join us for free to see more information about your app and learn how we can help you promote and earn money with your app.
I'm the developer of this app

Frequently asked questions about Spectaculator

Is Spectaculator free?

Yes. Spectaculator is free on Google Play.

Is Spectaculator still available?

Yes. Spectaculator is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on May 22, 2026.

Does Spectaculator contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Spectaculator as containing ads.

What Android version does Spectaculator require?

Spectaculator runs on Android 4.4 and higher.

How large is Spectaculator?

Spectaculator is 19.81 MB.

Is Spectaculator suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Spectaculator as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Spectaculator been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Spectaculator.

How do people rate Spectaculator?

Spectaculator scores 3.73 out of 5 stars, from 787 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Spectaculator?

Spectaculator was developed by Spectaculator.com. It is listed in the arcade category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Spectaculator?

People looking at Spectaculator also look at these arcade apps: Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator, Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator, PlayZX, RetroPle - All in one emulator, Spectacol.

Share Spectaculator

Store listing

By Spectaculator.com, from Google Play

“A ZX Spectrum emulator that takes you back to the golden era of 8-bit gaming!”

Spectaculator Screenshot 1 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 2 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 3 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 4 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 5 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 6 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 7 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 8 of 9
Spectaculator Screenshot 9 of 9
Screenshots by Spectaculator.com, from the Google Play listing
Description by Spectaculator.com Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
In April 1982, Sir Clive Sinclair launched what was to become one of the most popular home computers ever made - the Sinclair ZX Spectrum.

Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator that takes you back to the 1980s - to the golden era of 8-bit gaming!

Includes the officially licensed 'Stephen Crow Anthology':
©1983-2013 Stephen Crow. All rights reserved.
- Factory Breakout
- Firelord
- Laser Snaker
- Starquake
- Wizard's Lair
... all specially adapted for Android.

FEATURES:
• Desktop quality ZX Spectrum emulation - games and other programs run just like on a real ZX Spectrum
• Play in portrait or landscape orientations
• Save your game progress (four saved game slots + a single cloud save slot per game).
• Cloud saves (via Dropbox). Gives the possibility of saving on one device (e.g. phone) and continue playing on another device (e.g. tablet or PC)
• Enter pokes (cheats) for infinite lives, shields etc.
• Lookup game hints, tips and maps
• Play in black and white with TV screen simulation for the ultimate 1980s experience!
• Type on a virtual ZX Spectrum keyboard
• Use external Bluetooth or USB keyboards
• Choose authentic cassette loading or fast play
• Program in Sinclair BASIC
• Play using an external arcade controller (Bluetooth or USB gamepads such as an Xbox 360 controller, iControlPad, Moga Pocket, Moga Pro, Gametel and iCade)
• Use gestures (pans, taps and swipes) to control games
• Localised into Spanish
• In-app shop with licensed games from the original authors and publishers

ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN THE FULL VERSION:

Add your own games!
- Upload and play .TAP/.TZX cassette files, .DSK disk files and .SZX/.Z80/.SNA snapshots
- Add inlay artwork for your own games

Get an additional 19 officially licensed ZX Spectrum games to play (included in the upgrade):
- 3D Starstrike by Realtime Games Software
- Auf Wiedersehen Monty by Gremlin Graphics
- Avenger by Gremlin Graphics
- Bounder by Gremlin Graphics
- Cyclone by Vortex Software
- Dynamite Dan by Rod Bowkett/Mirrorsoft
- Highway Encounter by Vortex Software
- Jack The Nipper by Gremlin Graphics
- Krackout by Gremlin Graphics
- Jekyll & Hyde by Zenobi Software
- Metabolis by Gremlin Graphics
- Monty On The Run by Gremlin Graphics
- On The Run by Design Design
- Revolution by Vortex Software
- Tau Ceti by Pete Cooke/CRL
- The Way Of The Tiger by Gremlin Graphics
- Albatrossity by Jonathan Cauldwell
- Battery's Not Precluded by Jonathan Cauldwell
- The Fantastic Mister Fruity by Jonathan Cauldwell

... with more available from the in-app shop.

ADDITIONAL GAME PACKS:
The following officially licensed game packs are available from the in-app shop:

Design Design Games Pack
- 5 Games. Includes Halls of the Things, Dark Star
- All proceeds go to the Anthony Nolan Organisation

Gremlin Graphics Vol. 1
- 6 games. Includes Wanted! Monty Mole, Skate Crazy

Gremlin Graphics Vol. 2
- 6 games. Includes Jack The Nipper II: In Coconut Capers, North Star

Gremlin Graphics Vol. 3
- 6 games. Includes Switchblade, Super Scramble Simulator +3

Odin Computer Graphics Anthology
- 9 games. Includes Nodes Of Yesod, Robin Of The Wood, Heartland

Realtime Games Pack
- Starstrike II, 3D Tank Duel

Vortex Anthology
- 6 games. Includes Alien Highway, Deflektor, T.L.L. (Tornado Low Level)

Zenobi Adventure Pack Vol. 1
- 6 games. Includes Aura-Scope, The Gods of War, Leopold The Minstrel

Zenobi Adventure Pack Vol. 2
- 6 games. Includes The Khangrin Plans, The Krazy Kartoonist Kaper

Zenobi Adventures Vol. 3
- 5 games. Includes The Apprentice, The Bardic Rite, Jester Quest

The following single games are available from the in-app shop:
- Carrier Command
- Dynamite Dan II
- Frank N. Stein
- Laser Squad (Free!)
- Lords Of Chaos (Free!)
- The Lords Of Midnight

Recent changes:
• Reworked for modern versions of Android and devices.
• Add immersive, full screen mode.
• Fixed Dropbox cloud saves.
Official page on Google Play
Today's trending apps Top new apps Popular Arcade Games Apps other people are watching Price drops on Google Play
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator icon Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator
Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator icon Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator
PlayZX icon PlayZX
RetroPle - All in one emulator icon RetroPle - All in one emulator
Spectacol icon Spectacol
Game Emulator: Console Gaming icon Game Emulator: Console Gaming
Xpectroid ZX Spectrum Emulator icon Xpectroid ZX Spectrum Emulator
Retro Emulator – Classic 16Bit icon Retro Emulator – Classic 16Bit
Overview Alternatives History Reviews Rankings Technology
AppBrain Intelligence premium content

Subscribe now to get full and unlimited access to AppBrain Intelligence. You'll have access to:

  • App Intelligence dashboard (performance timeline, competitor comparison, country rankings, insight cards)
  • Detailed ranking data per app
  • Full timeline per developer
  • Device market shares data per country
  • Unlimited keyword tracking
1 Month

$75/mo
(billed every month)

SAVE 0%
Subscribe
3 Months

$65/mo
($195 billed every 3 months)

SAVE 13%
Subscribe
1 Year

$57.50/mo
($690 billed every year)

SAVE 23%
Subscribe
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.

AppBrain is an app data site, we track rankings, ratings, installs for all apps and games on Google Play and the App Store. AppBrain doesn't host app files or APKs, all install links go directly to the official store. All trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

More apps

  • Top Android apps being viewed
  • View SeeZero
  • DAKboard: Smart Wall Calendar
  • View ScanRewards by NIQ

App statistics

  • Android statistics
  • Google Play Developer stats
  • Trending Android Apps
  • Trending iOS apps
  • Top popular Apps
  • Buy the best Android phone
  • Buy & sell app businesses

About AppBrain

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Documentation
  • DMCA takedowns
  • Articles
  • Blog
  • Android Interstitial Ads: Best practices to optimize your app's earnings
© 2010-2026 - AppBrain