Comparison

Bumpin' Dungeon vs ArcEmu

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

Head to head
About

Bumpin' Dungeon

Navigate retro-inspired dungeons by swiping to defeat enemies and reach the exit. Solve puzzles with minimal moves before time runs out in this challenging mini-game. Enjoy an epic story and chiptune soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based puzzle gameplay
  • 120 retro dungeon stages
  • Chiptune soundtrack
  • Story mode
  • Collect epic loot
  • Challenging puzzles
Features
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Bumpin’ Dungeon is a Swipe-based Mini Puzzle Game with a retro inspired Chiptune Soundtrack & Aesthetic. Join Hanny as she attempts to escape the Bumpin’ Dungeon while ka-powing the bogus baddies that stand in her way. Get to the exit in the least number of moves possible, but don’t run out or you’re toast! You are probably going to die… a lot. Stick with it! The solution is right in front of you, you super genius, you! Features • 120 Retro Dungeon Puzzle Stages • 10 All-New Chiptune Tracks • 8 Diabolical Dingbats • 1 Coming-of-Age Story • Epic Loot • Toaster Pastries If you enjoy the game, please leave a review and I’ll give you a big bear hug next time I see you! Thanks for playing! Your Friend, Nick Culbertson Moby Pixel http://www.mobypixel.com

About

ArcEmu

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
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ArcEmu brings retro game emulation to Apple Watch. It also works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, delivering a seamless gaming experience across your Apple devices. Supported Consoles - Game Boy (.gb) - Game Boy Color (.gbc) - Game Boy Advance (.gba) - Pokémon Mini (.min) - Nintendo Entertainment System (.nes) - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (.sfc and .smc) - Atari 2600 (.a26 and .bin) Main Features - Accurate, high-performance emulation powered by the mGBA and Ares cores - Game Link Cable support with online multiplayer for up to four players* - Cheat-code support with a built-in database of popular codes** - Frame-independent emulation at 30 or 60 FPS - Multi-touch and Digital Crown support on Apple Watch - Support for all screen orientations on iPhone and iPad - Precise, thoughtfully designed on-screen controls - Customizable control position and transparency on iPhone and iPad - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom color palettes for Game Boy games - Button hold/sustain feature - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone - Game controller support with customizable button mappings - ZIP archive support - Automatic saving - Save-state sharing between devices - iCloud support for ROMs and save states - ROM sharing through iCloud using share codes - Support for Apple Watch devices configured with Family Setup - ROM sorting and search Apple Watch Compatibility - Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. You can import compatible ROM files from your iPhone and store them in iCloud. Your Apple Watch can then download them directly from iCloud. On an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup, ROMs can be downloaded from iCloud using share codes. Games Featured in the Screenshots - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance * Requires a Game Center account. ** Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo. Nintendo and the names of its game systems are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

Bumpin' Dungeon4 screens
ArcEmu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bumpin' Dungeon at Free against ArcEmu's $1.99. Bumpin' Dungeon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). ArcEmu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and review sentiment 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

Bumpin' Dungeon is free to download; ArcEmu costs $1.99 up front. Bumpin' Dungeon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArcEmu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Bumpin' Dungeon's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bumpin' Dungeon ships an update every 6 months, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Bumpin' Dungeon versus ArcEmu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBumpin' DungeonArcEmu
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (50 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.5% of reviews
Number of ratings501.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB172 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMoby PixelRaffaele D'Amato

Customer experience

Bumpin' Dungeon

All ratings50 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArcEmu

All ratings1,304 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.6%

Bugs and requests

Bumpin' Dungeon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ArcEmu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
  • Save data not transferring properly between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add cheat/GameShark support
  • Improve volume controls
  • Implement fast forward/slow motion options
  • Allow multiple save slots per game
  • Improve Game Boy Color support
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  • Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bumpin' Dungeon

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bumpin' Dungeon free?
Bumpin' Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bumpin' Dungeon or ArcEmu?
ArcEmu is rated higher. Bumpin' Dungeon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Bumpin' Dungeon or ArcEmu have ads?
Bumpin' Dungeon shows ads; ArcEmu does not.
Which is updated more often, Bumpin' Dungeon or ArcEmu?
Bumpin' Dungeon ships an update every 6 months, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bumpin' Dungeon was updated on October 22, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 25, 2026.

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