# Virtually 8 vs EmuGBC XL

The clearest difference is price: EmuGBC XL at Free against Virtually 8's $0.69. EmuGBC XL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Virtually 8's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

EmuGBC XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtually 8 has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtually 8 | EmuGBC XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.69 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-8-bit-game-console/id1634501013/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 290 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Dust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634501015) | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) |

## 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 |


### EmuGBC XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016)

This application emulates classic 8-bit portable game consoles with high accuracy for graphics and sound. It offers a fast, fullscreen, and user-friendly experience, supporting various hardware peripherals for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Accurate graphics and sound emulation, Supports gamepads, joysticks, and keyboards, Fullscreen and fast gameplay, Easy to use interface, Load and play games directly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtually 8 free?

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

### Is EmuGBC XL free?

EmuGBC XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtually 8 or EmuGBC XL?

EmuGBC XL is rated higher. Virtually 8 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while EmuGBC XL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virtually 8 or EmuGBC XL have ads?

EmuGBC XL shows ads; Virtually 8 does not.

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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.*