Comparison

Oscilloscope vs Dolphin Emulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Oscilloscope

A casual game where players match waveforms to increase their score. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no advertisements.

Highlights
  • Waveform matching gameplay
  • Score-based progression
  • Casual and relaxing experience
  • Ad-free gameplay
Features
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This is a casual game in which you match waveforms to raise your score. 波形を合わせてスコアを上げるカジュアルゲームです。

About

Dolphin Emulator

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Import game ROMs
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Save and restore progress
  • Adjust sound effects
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Oscilloscope1 screens
Dolphin Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oscilloscope at 100% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. Oscilloscope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Oscilloscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oscilloscope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Oscilloscope's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Oscilloscope versus Dolphin Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOscilloscopeDolphin Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRikuto KomatsuIrene Klein

Customer experience

Oscilloscope

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

Bugs and requests

Oscilloscope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dolphin Emulator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • NES games not loading properly
  • Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for GameCube and Wii games
  • Add support for Sega Genesis
  • Add support for PlayStation games

In-app purchases

None

Oscilloscope

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Oscilloscope free?
Oscilloscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oscilloscope or Dolphin Emulator?
Oscilloscope is rated higher. Oscilloscope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.
Do Oscilloscope or Dolphin Emulator have ads?
Neither Oscilloscope nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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