# Munch Man vs ArcEmu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcEmu at 95% against Munch Man's 36%. ArcEmu also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 14). Munch Man's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.5). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Munch Man costs $0.99 and ArcEmu $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Munch Man's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Munch Man | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munch-man/id1321288894/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yesung Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/998388794) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Munch Man

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munch-man/id1321288894)

Relive a classic 1980s arcade experience with this faithful recreation. Navigate a maze, collect dots, and evade pursuing enemies. Choose between original or Pac-Man-like enemy AI for a fresh challenge across 60 levels.

**Highlights:** Retro 80s arcade style, Classic maze gameplay, Score points by chaining passages, Capture energised enemies, Avoid being eaten, On-screen controls, swipe, or Bluetooth controller support, 60 levels with varying difficulty

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733)

Experience retro gaming on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Enjoy features like multiplayer, cheats, and customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation, Multiplayer support, Cheat codes, Customizable on-screen controls, Save State sharing, iCloud support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully functional
- 🚀 Impressive emulation on Apple Watch
- 👍 Great emulator for both phone and watch
- 👍 Seamless save state transfer between devices
- 👍 Customizable controls and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some games
- 🐛 Audio quality problems on certain games
- 👎 Limited functionality on Apple Watch
- 👎 Difficult controls for action-heavy games on watch

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Munch Man free?

Munch Man costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcEmu free?

ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Munch Man or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. Munch Man averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Munch Man or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither Munch Man nor ArcEmu 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.*