Comparison

Delta vs Pichon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Delta

This app allows you to play classic games from various retro consoles on your iOS or iPadOS device. It supports multiple systems, online multiplayer for some games, and extensive controller customization. You can also manage game saves, use cheats, and sync your data across devices.

Highlights
  • Supports NES, SNES, N64, DS, GBA, and more
  • Online multiplayer for Nintendo DS games
  • Extensive controller support (Switch, PS, Xbox, MFi)
  • Save states with automatic backups
  • Cheat code support for various systems
  • Cross-device syncing via Google Drive/Dropbox
  • Customizable controller skins
Features
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Delta is an all-in-one emulator for iOS and iPadOS. Delta builds upon the strengths of its predecessor, GBA4iOS, while expanding to include support for more game systems such as NES, SNES, N64, and DS. FEATURES Supported Game Systems • Nintendo Entertainment System • Super Nintendo Entertainment System • Nintendo 64 • Game Boy (Color) • Game Boy Advance • Nintendo DS • And plenty more to come! Online Multiplayer • Play online-compatible Nintendo DS games with friends around the world! • Connect via community Nintendo WFC servers • Choose one of the default servers, or provide a custom DNS Controller Support • Nintendo Switch Pro controllers, Joy-Cons • Nintendo Switch Online controllers (NES, SNES, N64) • PS4, PS5 • Xbox One S, Xbox Series X • MFi game controllers • Bluetooth & wired keyboards Save States • Save and load save states for any game from the pause menu. • Lock save states to prevent them from being accidentally overwritten. • Automatically makes backup save states to ensure you never lose your progress. • Support for “Quick Saves,” save states that can be quickly saved/loaded with a single button press (requires external controller). Cheats • Supports various types of cheat codes for each supported system: • NES: Game Genie • SNES: Game Genie, Pro Action Replay • N64: GameShark • GBC: Game Genie, GameShark • GBA: Action Replay, Code Breaker, GameShark • DS: Action Replay Delta Sync • Sync your games, game saves, save states, cheats, controller skins, and controller mappings between devices. • View version histories of everything you sync and optionally restore them to earlier versions. • Supports both Google Drive and Dropbox. Custom Controller Skins • Beautiful built-in controller skins for all systems. • Import controller skins made by others, or even make your own to share with the world! Hold Button • Choose buttons for Delta to hold down on your behalf, freeing up your thumbs to press other buttons instead. • Perfect for games that typically require one button be held down constantly (e.g. run button in Mario games, or the A button in Mario Kart). Fast Forward • Speed through slower parts of games by running the game much faster than normal. • Easily enable or disable from the pause menu, or optionally with a mapped button on an external controller. 3D/Haptic Touch • Use 3D or Haptic Touch to “peek” at games, save states, and cheat codes. • App icon shortcuts allow quick access to your most recently played games, or optionally customize the shortcuts to always include certain games. Game Artwork • Automatically displays appropriate box art for imported games. • Change a game’s artwork to anything you want, or select from the built-in game artwork database. Misc. • Gyroscope support (WarioWare: Twisted! only) • Microphone support (DS only) • Support for delta:// URL scheme to jump directly into a specific game. Delta Terms of Use: https://altstore.io/terms **Delta is in no way affiliated with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.**

About

Pichon

Features
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Pichón is a puzzle platformer where you play as a chubby bird that's constantly bouncing. Fast reflex and good timing will allow you to sort obstacles, activate secret passages and collect the necessary gems to be able to open the door at the end of each level.

Screenshots

Delta4 screens
Pichon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Delta at Free against Pichon's $4.99. Delta also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 22 months) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Pichon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Delta is free to download; Pichon costs $4.99 up front. Delta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Pichon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Delta ships an update every 4 weeks, Pichon every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and December 26, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Delta versus Pichon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeltaPichon
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (28K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTestut TechLeonardo Demartino

Bugs and requests

Delta

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve AirPlay functionality
  • Integrate iCloud sync support

Pichon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Delta

Subscriptions3
  • Early Adopter$10.001 Month
  • Community Member$15.001 Month
  • Friend Zone$30.001 Month
None

Pichon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Delta free?
Delta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pichon free?
Pichon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Delta or Pichon have ads?
Neither Delta nor Pichon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Delta or Pichon?
Delta ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pichon every 22 months. Most recently, Delta was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pichon on December 26, 2025.

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