# RESIDENT EVIL 3 vs Dolphin Emulator

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RESIDENT EVIL 3 | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-3/id1640630077/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 652 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### RESIDENT EVIL 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-3/id1640630077)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All In-game Rewards Unlocked | $4.99 | one-time |
| Base Game | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- iCloud storage issues

**Requested features**

- Support for local storage
- More Resident Evil games ported to mobile
- Street Fighter series ported to mobile


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*