Comparison

RESIDENT EVIL 3 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

RESIDENT EVIL 3

Experience a survival horror classic as Jill Valentine battles a relentless bio-weapon in a city overrun by the undead. A portion of the game is available for free, with a full experience unlocked via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Survival horror gameplay
  • Jill Valentine protagonist
  • Battle the Nemesis
  • Raccoon City setting
  • Controller recommended
  • Cross-device save data
Features
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Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon; Nemesis! ------------------------------------------------------------ ■By purchasing, you will be granted a license to use the product. ■A network connection is required when starting the application. ■About the End User License Agreement ・This End User License Agreement (this “Agreement”) applies to the user’s use of this game software program (the “Program”). ・THIS AGREEMENT SHALL COME INTO EFFECT BETWEEN CAPCOM CO., LTD. AND USER(S) UPON INSTALLATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE USER. ・Those users between the ages of 13 and 18 (or between 13 and the age of legal majority in your country of residence) or a person with limited capacity shall install the Program only after obtaining approval from its parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these provisions of this Agreement. Please confirm the terms above and agree to this Agreement before purchasing the Program. ------------------------------------------------------------ ■A limited part of the base game can be played for free. In order to play the full game, an in-app purchase is required. ■Keyboard and mouse are not supported. ■We recommend playing this game with a controller. It can be played on an iPad, but using a controller will provide a better experience. Note: Please check the Apple website for controllers compatible with iPad. Not all controllers will work as intended. ■This application is approximately 25GB. Important Note: The installation process requires that you have at least twice the size of the application in free storage space available. We recommend downloading the data in an environment with good connectivity. ■Estimated download time based on connection speed: 10Mbps - Over 6 hours 100Mbps - 30 to 40 minutes 300Mbps - 8 to 10 minutes ■Save data can be uploaded and downloaded between MacOS and iOS devices. ■Purchase Precautions ・After purchase, returns (including exchange for other products/services) will not be provided for any reason. ・In-app purchases can only be used by the Apple Account that made the purchase and cannot be shared with Family Sharing members. ■Compatible OSs and Devices https://www.capcom-games.com/apple/en-us/ ------------------------------------------------------------ RESIDENT EVIL is a trademark and/or registered trademark of CAPCOM CO., LTD. and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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

RESIDENT EVIL 34 screens
Dolphin Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RESIDENT EVIL 3 at 4.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.3. RESIDENT EVIL 3 also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 19%). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. RESIDENT EVIL 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RESIDENT EVIL 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of RESIDENT EVIL 3's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RESIDENT EVIL 3 versus Dolphin Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRESIDENT EVIL 3Dolphin Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (245 ratings) — better2.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings245 — better87
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size652 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCAPCOMIrene Klein

Customer experience

RESIDENT EVIL 3

All ratings245 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative35.4%

Dolphin Emulator

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

User reviews

RESIDENT EVIL 3

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Excellent graphics
  • 💰 Great value
  • 🎮 Fantastic mobile port

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 🔌 Battery drain concerns
  • 🎮 Touch controls need improvement

Dolphin Emulator

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
  • 🐛 Confusing app name and description
  • 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

Bugs and requests

RESIDENT EVIL 3

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • iCloud storage issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for local storage
  • More Resident Evil games ported to mobile
  • Street Fighter series ported to mobile

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

2 purchases

RESIDENT EVIL 3

One-time2
  • All In-game Rewards Unlocked$4.99
  • Base Game$29.99
1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is RESIDENT EVIL 3 free?
RESIDENT EVIL 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RESIDENT EVIL 3 or Dolphin Emulator?
RESIDENT EVIL 3 is rated higher. RESIDENT EVIL 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.
Do RESIDENT EVIL 3 or Dolphin Emulator have ads?
Neither RESIDENT EVIL 3 nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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