# Guitar Flash vs PPSSPP

The clearest difference is rating: PPSSPP at 4.5 against Guitar Flash's 4.0. PPSSPP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 51). Guitar Flash's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Guitar Flash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and PPSSPP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PPSSPP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPSSPP has 2.7K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Guitar Flash's written reviews are positive against 72% of PPSSPP's.

Guitar Flash ships an update every 2 months, PPSSPP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guitar Flash | PPSSPP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-flash/id1039643229/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allan Bueno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039643228) | [Henrik Rydgård](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068) |

## What reviewers say

### Guitar Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-flash/id1039643229)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Music, #143 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Learn to play guitar by hitting notes in time with songs. Master your skills across three difficulty levels and become a rock star. Show off your guitar-playing prowess to everyone.

**Highlights:** Hit notes in time, Play several songs, 3 difficulty levels, Become a rock star, Improve guitar skills

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎸 Great guitar game experience
- 🔥 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Retro feel like classic Guitar Hero
- 🎨 Good song selection across rock genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches with certain songs
- 📺 Small screen size and button layout on mobile
- 💰 Unlocking songs can be grindy
- 🔇 Some songs have audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sweet Child O' Mine song not working
- App crashes when trying to play certain songs
- Unlocked songs not downloading properly

**Requested features**

- Add more popular rock/metal songs
- Implement controller support
- Offline mode to play without internet
- Customization options for fretboard


### PPSSPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903)

Experience your favorite PSP titles on your iOS device with high-definition graphics and enhanced features. This emulator allows you to play a vast library of PSP games with excellent performance. Access your own game files or explore free homebrew titles.

**Highlights:** Play PSP games on iOS, High-definition graphics, Extra features, High performance, Supports ISO/CSO files, Built-in Homebrew Store

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPSSPP Gold | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Supports controllers
- 🎮 Able to play classic PSP games
- 🔥 Amazing emulation experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Compatibility problems with certain games
- 🔇 Sound issues with some games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load save files
- Controller mapping not working properly
- Certain games not launching or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add support for PS2 and PS3 emulation
- Improve save state functionality
- Implement haptic feedback for on-screen controls
- Allow customization of button mapping
- Add portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guitar Flash free?

Guitar Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PPSSPP free?

PPSSPP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Guitar Flash or PPSSPP?

PPSSPP is rated higher. Guitar Flash averages 4.0 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while PPSSPP averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Guitar Flash or PPSSPP have ads?

Guitar Flash shows ads; PPSSPP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Guitar Flash or PPSSPP?

Guitar Flash ships an update every 2 months, and PPSSPP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Guitar Flash was updated on October 17, 2026 and PPSSPP on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*