# Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH at 90% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-bubs-hello-earth/id1123383033/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 142 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-bubs-hello-earth/id1123383033)

Embark on a retro-style 8-bit adventure as Lil BUB to rescue your friend Spooky. Explore Earth, battle creatures, and use magical powers to repair your spaceship and continue your quest.

**Highlights:** Retro-style 8-bit graphics, Explore Earth's diverse environments, Battle wild creatures, Use magical powers, Repair spaceship, Rescue missing friend

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Import game ROMs, Portrait and landscape modes, Save and restore progress, Adjust sound effects, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH free?

Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH or Dolphin Emulator?

Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH is rated higher. Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Neither Lil BUB's HELLO EARTH nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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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.*