# Arcade Family Cast Games vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is ads: Dolphin Emulator at none against Arcade Family Cast Games's shown. Dolphin Emulator also leads on rating (2.0 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (196 vs 49). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcade Family Cast Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dolphin Emulator holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Arcade Family Cast Games's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcade Family Cast Games | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-family-cast-games/id1461733462/reviews) | **[2.0 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Super Bros Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459987607) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcade Family Cast Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-family-cast-games/id1461733462)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a game controller to play a variety of arcade, puzzle, and board games on your Chromecast-enabled TV. Enjoy multiplayer fun with family and friends, or challenge your own high scores in single-player mode. A stable internet connection is required for seamless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Play games on TV, Use phone as controller, Family multiplayer, Single player high scores, Puzzle, arcade, board games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Arcade Family Cast Games free?

Arcade Family Cast Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arcade Family Cast Games or Dolphin Emulator?

Dolphin Emulator is rated higher. Arcade Family Cast Games averages 1.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 from 196 ratings.

### Do Arcade Family Cast Games or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Arcade Family Cast Games shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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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.*