Comparison

Delta vs Netflix Game Controller

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, Nintendo DS, and Sega Genesis. FEATURES Supported Game Systems • Nintendo Entertainment System • Super Nintendo Entertainment System • Nintendo 64 • Game Boy (Color) • Game Boy Advance • Nintendo DS • Sega Genesis 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 RetroAchievements • Sign in with your RetroAchievements account to earn achievements in any supported game • Supports Hardcore mode, which disables loading save states and using cheats • Shows your achievement progress when launching a game 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 • Genesis: Action Replay, Game Genie 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! • Supports animated buttons for even more immersion when playing games 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. • Customize speed per-game by long-pressing Fast Forward option in pause menu. 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

Netflix Game Controller

Transform your phone into a game controller for playing Netflix games on your TV or computer browser. This app enables seamless interaction with Netflix's growing library of interactive entertainment.

Highlights
  • Use phone as game controller
  • Play games on TV
  • Play games on computer browser
  • Connect to Netflix
  • Available to everyone
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It's game time! Play games instantly on Netflix with the Netflix Game Controller. No gadgets or gizmos needed: Once you install this mobile app, you can use your phone or tablet as a controller to play games on TV, or through your computer browser by visiting Netflix.com. Swipe, tap, type, draw and steer right from your phone. Once you're set up, the party starts. Plan a group game night to enjoy multiplayer party games with friends and family, or dive into brain-teasing puzzle games and solo adventures. Whether you're relaxing on the couch or taking a break at your desk (we won't tell your boss), you'll have a whole world of games at your fingertips. Let the fun begin! A few games to try on your TV or computer today: OVERCOOKED! ALL YOU CAN EAT Team up with friends as you rush to slice, stir and serve your way through an endless stream of orders. Can you keep your cool in the kitchen? PICTIONARY: GAME NIGHT Draw 'til you drop — or one of your friends guesses what you're sketching — in this hilarious and fast-paced spin on the classic group game. LEGO PARTY! Play minigames and hunt for gold together through Challenge Zones in this BAFTA award-winning family game. Dodge dragons and flying roast turkeys! BOGGLE PARTY Race against the clock to find words (the longer, the better) in a jumbled-up letter grid. Play daily puzzles solo or party with up to eight players. Games are included in your Netflix membership, with no ads or extra fees. The Netflix Game Controller app is compatible across most mobile and tablet devices.

Screenshots

Delta4 screens
Netflix Game Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Netflix Game Controller at none against Delta's 3. Netflix Game Controller also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#3 vs #56). Delta's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 57%). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Delta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Netflix Game Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Delta against 4.6 for Netflix Game Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netflix Game Controller has 243K ratings behind it against 28K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Delta's written reviews are positive against 57% of Netflix Game Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Delta ships an update monthly, Netflix Game Controller weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Delta versus Netflix Game Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeltaNetflix Game Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28K ratings) — better4.6 (243K ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better56.6% of reviews
Number of ratings28K243K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#56#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB99 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTestut TechNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Delta

All ratings28,196 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,253 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative10.3%

Netflix Game Controller

All ratings240,016 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2,230 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative36.1%

User reviews

Delta

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Netflix Game Controller

From 243K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Responsive controller
  • 👍 Fun games
  • 💡 Innovative concept
  • 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔁 Endless loop when scanning QR code
  • 🤖 Glitches and bugs
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance

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

Netflix Game Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect phone as controller
  • App keeps redirecting to App Store
  • Games not launching properly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more games
  • Improve QR code scanning process
  • Implement Bluetooth connectivity
  • Introduce multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Optimize for mobile devices

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Delta

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

Netflix Game Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Delta free?
Delta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Netflix Game Controller free?
Netflix Game Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Delta or Netflix Game Controller?
Delta is rated higher. Delta averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Netflix Game Controller averages 4.6 from 243K ratings.
Do Delta or Netflix Game Controller have ads?
Neither Delta nor Netflix Game Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Delta or Netflix Game Controller?
Delta ships an update monthly, and Netflix Game Controller weekly. Most recently, Delta was updated on October 26, 2026 and Netflix Game Controller on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Delta or Netflix Game Controller?
Delta currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Netflix Game Controller at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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