# Roll 20! vs ArcEmu

The clearest difference is rating: ArcEmu at 4.9 against Roll 20!'s 3.7. ArcEmu also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 62%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 41). Roll 20!'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Roll 20! 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Roll 20!'s written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

Roll 20! ships an update every 5 weeks, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roll 20! | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-20/id1490773813/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | #192 |
| Size | 2 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziga Porenta](https://appshunter.io/developer/668433991) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Roll 20!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-20/id1490773813)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Board, #139 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

This application provides a straightforward and user-friendly dice rolling experience directly on your Apple Watch. Easily select from a variety of standard dice types or create custom modifiers for your rolls.

**Highlights:** Dice roller for Apple Watch, Supports D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, D100, Add custom modifiers, Quick roll selection

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcEmu

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

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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 Roll 20! free?

Roll 20! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roll 20! or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. Roll 20! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Roll 20! or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither Roll 20! nor ArcEmu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roll 20! or ArcEmu?

Roll 20! ships an update every 5 weeks, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roll 20! was updated on October 16, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roll 20! or ArcEmu?

Roll 20! currently peaks at #68 in the App Store charts, and ArcEmu at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*