# Virtually 8 vs Blobby's Quest

The clearest difference is price: Blobby's Quest at Free against Virtually 8's $0.69. Blobby's Quest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Virtually 8's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Blobby's Quest is free to download; Virtually 8 costs $0.69 up front. Virtually 8 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month. Blobby's Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtually 8 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Virtually 8's written reviews are positive against 65% of Blobby's Quest's.

Virtually 8 ships an update every 3 weeks, Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtually 8 | Blobby's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.69 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-8-bit-game-console/id1634501013/reviews)** | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blobbys-quest/id6444294092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 290 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Dust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634501015) | [Matthias von Rohr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477486993) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtually 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-8-bit-game-console/id1634501013)

Experience classic retro gaming on your mobile device with a virtual handheld console. Enjoy a variety of 8-bit style games, including shooters, puzzle, and platformers, all with integrated virtual analog controls. Unlock additional benefits and content through a VIP subscription.

**Highlights:** Multiple 8-bit style games, Virtual analog controls, Retro mono-tone color theme, Pixel art and text theme, VIP subscription benefits, Early access to new games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V.I.P! Monthly | $2.69 | per month |
| Handful of 100 Bit-Tokens | $0.69 | one-time |
| Stack Of 4 Bit-Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stack Of 325 Bit-Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 500 Bit-Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of 12 Bit-Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pot o' 700 Bit-Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pot o' 27 Bit-Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 1300 Bit-Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 69 Bit-Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |


### Blobby's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blobbys-quest/id6444294092)

Embark on a thrilling adventure guiding a round creature through a dark dungeon filled with traps and obstacles. This action-packed jump and run game offers easy controls for all ages and can be played offline.

**Highlights:** 2D platformer gameplay, Action-packed jump and run, Dungeon exploration, Easy and precise controls, Single-player experience, Offline play

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtually 8 free?

Virtually 8 costs $0.69, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Blobby's Quest free?

Blobby's Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtually 8 or Blobby's Quest?

Virtually 8 is rated higher. Virtually 8 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Blobby's Quest averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do Virtually 8 or Blobby's Quest have ads?

Blobby's Quest shows ads; Virtually 8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtually 8 or Blobby's Quest?

Virtually 8 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Virtually 8 was updated on September 16, 2026 and Blobby's Quest on August 4, 2026.

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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.*