# Retro Boxes vs Super Emu

The clearest difference is rating: Super Emu at 5.0 against Retro Boxes's 4.0. Super Emu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Retro Boxes's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Boxes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Super Emu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Emu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Boxes has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Boxes | Super Emu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-boxes-old-classic-games/id1465215801/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-emu/id6816089637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Vorontsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439193595) | [Kiet Nguyen Tuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647733663) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-boxes-old-classic-games/id1465215801)

This game combines elements of Tetris and Sokoban with unique physics and a strategic puzzle-solving approach. It features a retro pixel art style, achievements, and collectible characters from classic computer games. Designed for short, engaging play sessions, it's suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Combines Tetris and Sokoban mechanics, Unique physics and strategic gameplay, Retro pixel art style, Collectible characters and achievements, Short, engaging game sessions, Develops logic and strategic thinking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Super Emu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-emu/id6816089637)

This application allows you to play classic handheld and console games on your iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple systems, offers customizable controls, and includes features like save states and rewind.

**Highlights:** Supports Game Boy Advance, Color, NES, and SNES games, Customizable multitouch controls with haptic feedback, Full controller and keyboard support, Rewind, save states, and fast-forward options, iCloud syncing for saves and progress, Online multiplayer via Room Link

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Boxes free?

Retro Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Emu free?

Super Emu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Boxes or Super Emu?

Super Emu is rated higher. Retro Boxes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Super Emu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Retro Boxes or Super Emu have ads?

Neither Retro Boxes nor Super Emu 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.*