# Jinks! vs Chip8 Emulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jinks! at 100% against Chip8 Emulator's 50%. Jinks! also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). Chip8 Emulator's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Chip8 Emulator is free to download; Jinks! costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Jinks! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jinks! has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Jinks!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Chip8 Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jinks! | Chip8 Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jinks/id1507193902/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip8-emulator/id6738577054/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Nickel](https://appshunter.io/developer/880946249) | [SUPERSONIC BYTE Sarajevo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669295960) |

## What reviewers say

### Jinks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jinks/id1507193902)

A highly addictive, fast-paced arcade game with simple one-touch controls. Dodge incoming objects and strategically use shields to survive as long as possible. Offers unlimited playtime with various themes.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Unlimited playtime, Fast-paced action, Strategic movement, Collectible shields, Variety of themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chip8 Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip8-emulator/id6738577054)

Experience vintage games and programs from 8-bit microcomputers on your mobile device. This app brings the charm of retro computing to the palm of your hand.

**Highlights:** Play classic Chip-8 games, Experience vintage programs, Retro computing simulation, Mobile retro gaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jinks! free?

Jinks! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chip8 Emulator free?

Chip8 Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jinks! or Chip8 Emulator?

Jinks! is rated higher. Jinks! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Chip8 Emulator averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jinks! or Chip8 Emulator have ads?

Neither Jinks! nor Chip8 Emulator 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.*