ShanWan Controller vs gba emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShanWan Controller
This app aggregates controller-compatible games from various cloud and streaming platforms, including MFi and Apple Arcade titles. It also introduces custom controller protocols for expanded functionality and new ways to play.
- Game controller aggregation
- Cloud and streaming platform integration
- MFi and Apple Arcade game support
- Custom controller protocol
- Expanded controller functionality
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ShanWan Controller is a collection of games developed by ShanWan team, which can be controlled by game controller. Among them, we collect game controller games in various cloud platforms and streaming game platforms, such as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PS Remote Play, Steam Link, Geforce Now, etc; It also collected relevant MFi and Apple Arcade game controller games in the App Store. It is convenient for players to choose to download games. ShanWan Controller also contains ShanWan custom game controller protocol, which can realize more function expansion. Enrich the functions of game controller and provide more game controller playing methods.
gba emulator
Relive classic Game Boy Advance games on your iOS device. This emulator offers an authentic gaming experience with support for .gba and .zip files, virtual controllers, and customizable options.
- Play GBA games on iOS
- Supports .gba and .zip formats
- Virtual controllers
- Customizable options
- Quick access to games
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Welcome to use our GBA emulator! This application enables you to relive the classic Game Boy Advance games on your iOS device. We are committed to providing the most authentic gaming experience, supporting.gba and.zip formats, allowing you to play your favorite games anytime and anywhere. Special features include quick access, virtual controllers, and highly customizable options to ensure you can set up the game according to your personal preferences. Enjoy the gaming fun on your iPhone or iPad. Download now and experience the perfect combination of nostalgia and convenience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: gba emulator at 4.6 against ShanWan Controller's 2.8. gba emulator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (401 vs 35). ShanWan Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. gba emulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ShanWan Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
gba emulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: gba emulator has 401 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of ShanWan Controller's written reviews are positive against 43% of gba emulator's.
ShanWan Controller ships an update every 2 months, gba emulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShanWan Controller | gba emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (35 ratings) | 4.6 (401 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 401 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Qixiong Technology Co., Ltd. | 滨 李 |
Customer experience
ShanWan Controller
gba emulator
Bugs and requests
ShanWan Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
gba emulator
Reported bugs
28 issues- Game crashes before first arena and save deletes
- App deleted after trying cheat code
- Games no longer run after new iOS update
- Lagging issues
- Save file loading issues
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- Choppy music
- Speed becomes slow when using cheats
- Games not loading after login
- Game crashes and save deletion
- Cannot play downloaded games
- Cannot play without internet
- Cannot delete files from within the app
- Cannot remove touch keys after purchase
- Games freezing after short playtime
- Cheat codes not working
- Link cable simulation not available
- Opening 2 games simultaneously not available
- Rewind button not working
- Speed-up button requires constant pressing
- Cannot import/export saves
- Games not rendering
- Game stuck on loading screen
- Dragon Quest Monsters not playable after story
- Save progress overwritten
- App is in Chinese/English only
- Button haptics not available
- Upscaler cannot be changed or turned off
- No English instructions
Requested features
30 requests- Add link cable simulation option for trading Pokémon
- Option to open 2 games simultaneously for trading
- More details on development for configuration options
- Ability to import and export saves
- Add Sonic Triple Trouble 16 bit on GBA
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- Bring back rewind feature
- Show cheat codes for shiny Pokémon
- Add option to press and hold speed-up button
- Add combination key settings
- Add more languages (e.g., Spanish, French, Japanese)
- Add English instructions
- Ability to change upscaler or turn it off
- Button haptics
- Fix issue with games not running after iOS update
- Fix lag
- Fix choppy music
- Fix save file loading issues
- Fix game crashing and save deletion
- Fix games not playing after download
- Fix touch keys not removable after purchase
- Fix games freezing after short playtime
- Fix cheat codes not working
- Fix games not running without internet
- Fix ads before starting game
- Fix inability to delete files from within the app
- Fix issue with Pokémon Platinum stuck on loading screen
- Fix issue with Dragon Quest Monsters not playable after story
- Fix issue with save progress being overwritten
- Fix issue with speed becoming slow when using cheats
- Fix issue with games not loading after login
In-app purchases
ShanWan Controller
No in-app purchases
gba emulator
- Tipping$0.99
- Remove video ads$0.99
- Remove advertisements$3.99
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