# Doors 96 vs SameBoy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doors 96 at none against SameBoy's 5. Doors 96 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%). SameBoy's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SameBoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Doors 96 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Doors 96 against 4.5 for SameBoy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SameBoy has 110 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Doors 96's written reviews are positive against 84% of SameBoy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doors 96 | SameBoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doors-96/id1622985259/reviews)** | [4.5 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542542002) | [Lior Halphon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741211844) |

## What reviewers say

### Doors 96

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doors-96/id1622985259)

Experience Reddit through a nostalgic 1996-inspired interface. Browse subreddits, read comments, watch videos, and even create digital art with a built-in paint program. It offers a unique way to interact with online content.

**Highlights:** 1996-inspired user interface, Reddit browsing, Comment viewing, Integrated video player, Digital art creation tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SameBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295)

Experience classic handheld gaming with a highly accurate emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy. Enjoy advanced features like save states, rumble support, and controller compatibility. Play on your Apple Watch and customize your experience with various filters and themes.

**Highlights:** Accurate Game Boy emulation, Save states with gesture support, Rumble support, Apple Watch playability, Scaling filters, Game Boy Camera emulation, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Supporter Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Supporter Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Theme Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| SameBoy for Apple Watch | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Highly accurate Game Boy/GBC emulation
- 💡 Innovative gesture controls (swipe to save/load/fast-forward)
- 🎨 Beautiful, authentic design with multiple themes
- ⚙️ Extensive customization and emulation options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Apple Watch support requires paid subscription
- 🐛 iPad portrait mode menu bug
- ❌ No Game Boy Advance emulation despite claims
- 🎮 Small button sizes for large hands
- ⚠️ Cheats feature limited or non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- iPad portrait mode triggers menu on A button/Up arrow press
- Game Boy Camera crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max when switching cameras
- Rewind function causes game data loss in some titles
- 200% and 400% speed boost settings don't work
- Cheats don't function properly for certain games

**Requested features**

- Game Boy Advance emulation support
- Cheat code functionality
- Multiplayer/wireless linking for Pokémon games
- Online multiplayer support
- Adjustable screen and button sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doors 96 free?

Doors 96 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SameBoy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doors 96 or SameBoy?

Doors 96 is rated higher. Doors 96 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SameBoy averages 4.5 from 110 ratings.

### Do Doors 96 or SameBoy have ads?

Neither Doors 96 nor SameBoy 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.*