# Delta vs HotS Helper

The clearest difference is ads: Delta at none against HotS Helper's shown. Delta also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). HotS Helper's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Delta sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and HotS Helper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Delta holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Delta has 28K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Delta's written reviews are positive against 90% of HotS Helper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Delta ships an update every 4 weeks, HotS Helper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delta | HotS Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delta-game-emulator/id1048524688/reviews)** | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hots-helper/id1156915583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Testut Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/333195245) | [Alex Geana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156915582) |

## What reviewers say

### Delta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delta-game-emulator/id1048524688)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This application allows users to play classic video games from various retro consoles on their iOS devices. It supports multiple systems, offers online multiplayer for select games, and features extensive controller compatibility. Users can also customize their experience with save states, cheats, and unique controller skins.

**Highlights:** Supports NES, SNES, N64, DS, and Sega Genesis, Online multiplayer for Nintendo DS games, Extensive controller support (Switch, PS, Xbox, MFi), RetroAchievements integration, Save states and cheat code support, Cloud sync for games and saves, Customizable controller skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delta Patron | $5.00 | per month |
| Early Adopter | $10.00 | per month |
| Community Member | $15.00 | per month |
| Friend Zone | $30.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎮 Great controller support
- 💾 Convenient save/load states
- 🔥 Awesome emulation quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔇 Audio issues (crackling, skipping)
- 📱 Limited screen space for DS games
- 🎮 Sensitivity issues with touch controls
- 🔋 Potential battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Certain games have graphical issues
- DS game audio/video desync
- Inconsistent save state behavior
- Crashes when deleting/managing games

**Requested features**

- Add support for more consoles (GameCube, Wii, PS1, etc.)
- Implement 3DS emulation
- Allow custom button/control layouts
- Add screen scaling and aspect ratio options
- Implement local multiplayer for DS games


### HotS Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hots-helper/id1156915583)

Enhance your Heroes of the Storm experience with this fan-made tool. Access hero statistics, detailed ability and talent information, and create custom builds. Discover recommended talent setups to elevate your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hero popularity and winrate, Hero abilities and talents, Favorite hero lists, Recommended talent builds, Custom build saving, Landscape mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delta free?

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

### Is HotS Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Delta or HotS Helper?

Delta is rated higher. Delta averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while HotS Helper averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Delta or HotS Helper have ads?

HotS Helper shows ads; Delta does not.

### Which is updated more often, Delta or HotS Helper?

Delta ships an update every 4 weeks, and HotS Helper every 4 months. Most recently, Delta was updated on November 13, 2026 and HotS Helper on November 2, 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.*