Comparison

Labyrinth 2 vs ArcEmu

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

Head to head
About

Labyrinth 2

Navigate challenging mazes using tilt controls, featuring a variety of new game elements. Create and share your own levels, or download and play creations from other users. Enjoy multiplayer modes and track your progress with awards.

Highlights
  • Tilt-based maze navigation
  • New game elements (cannons, magnets, lasers)
  • Custom level editor
  • Community level sharing
  • Up to 4-player multiplayer
  • Ghost ball for personal bests
  • Achievement awards
Features
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See video trailer here: http://trailer.labyrinth2.com "Labyrinth 2 is one of the absolutely very best games in the App Store. I didn’t know Labyrinth could be this deluxe, fun, challenging, easy, and addicting. Illusion Labs gives you absolutely everything with great levels already made, a level editor, local multiplayer, and access to a potentially limitless supply of more levels." - App Advice "If you've enjoyed labyrinth games in the past, Labyrinth 2 is a must-own." - Touch Arcade "It looks and plays like the real thing, with just the right number of additional features to elevate it high above the physical toy." - Pocket Gamer --------------------------------------------- The creators of the original iPhone Labyrinth game bring you Labyrinth 2 - the groundbreaking game taken to the next level. - New game elements: Cannons, Bumpers, Multiple balls, Doors, Magnets, Fans, Resizers, Merry-Go-Rounds, Duplicators, Lasers and more... - Create your own levels and share them instantly with your friends and the world - Download and rate levels created by the community - Up to 4 player multiplayer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth - Compete against yourself with a ghost ball showing your best run - Awards for your achievements Follow @illusionlabs on Twitter Like us at www.facebook.com/illusionlabs1

About

ArcEmu

Experience retro gaming on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Enjoy features like multiplayer, cheats, and customizable controls.

Highlights
  • Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation
  • Multiplayer support
  • Cheat codes
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Save State sharing
  • iCloud support
Features
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ArcEmu brings retro game emulation to Apple Watch. It also works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, delivering a seamless gaming experience across your Apple devices. Supported Consoles - Game Boy (.gb) - Game Boy Color (.gbc) - Game Boy Advance (.gba) - Pokémon Mini (.min) - Nintendo Entertainment System (.nes) - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (.sfc and .smc) - Atari 2600 (.a26 and .bin) Main Features - Accurate, high-performance emulation powered by the mGBA and Ares cores - Game Link Cable support with online multiplayer for up to four players* - Cheat-code support with a built-in database of popular codes** - Frame-independent emulation at 30 or 60 FPS - Multi-touch and Digital Crown support on Apple Watch - Support for all screen orientations on iPhone and iPad - Precise, thoughtfully designed on-screen controls - Customizable control position and transparency on iPhone and iPad - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom color palettes for Game Boy games - Button hold/sustain feature - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone - Game controller support with customizable button mappings - ZIP archive support - Automatic saving - Save-state sharing between devices - iCloud support for ROMs and save states - ROM sharing through iCloud using share codes - Support for Apple Watch devices configured with Family Setup - ROM sorting and search Apple Watch Compatibility - Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. You can import compatible ROM files from your iPhone and store them in iCloud. Your Apple Watch can then download them directly from iCloud. On an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup, ROMs can be downloaded from iCloud using share codes. Games Featured in the Screenshots - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance * Requires a Game Center account. ** Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo. Nintendo and the names of its game systems are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Screenshots

Labyrinth 24 screens
ArcEmu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArcEmu at 4.9 against Labyrinth 2's 4.6. ArcEmu also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 47). Labyrinth 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On 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

Labyrinth 2 costs $4.99 and ArcEmu $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Labyrinth 2's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labyrinth 2 ships an update every 2 months, ArcEmu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Labyrinth 2 versus ArcEmu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabyrinth 2ArcEmu
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings471.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllusion LabsRaffaele D'Amato

Customer experience

Labyrinth 2

All ratings47 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative11.1%

ArcEmu

All ratings1,295 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews521 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

Labyrinth 2

From 47 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and challenging
  • 💡 Excellent level editor
  • 👍 Tons of user-created levels
  • 👍 Customizable ball colors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔒 Lack of cloud sync for levels
  • 👎 Some levels are too difficult

ArcEmu

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fully functional
  • 🚀 Impressive emulation on Apple Watch
  • 👍 Great emulator for both phone and watch
  • 👍 Seamless save state transfer between devices
  • 👍 Customizable controls and layout

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some games
  • 🐛 Audio quality problems on certain games
  • 👎 Limited functionality on Apple Watch
  • 👎 Difficult controls for action-heavy games on watch

Bugs and requests

Labyrinth 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calibration issues causing control problems
  • Disappearing ball glitch in certain levels
  • Levels not saving progress properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online leaderboards and rankings
  • Ability to create levels on mobile devices
  • More themes and visual customization options
  • Improved level search and organization

ArcEmu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
  • Save data not transferring properly between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add cheat/GameShark support
  • Improve volume controls
  • Implement fast forward/slow motion options
  • Allow multiple save slots per game
  • Improve Game Boy Color support
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  • Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch

In-app purchases

None

Labyrinth 2

No in-app purchases

None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Labyrinth 2 free?
Labyrinth 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Labyrinth 2 or ArcEmu?
ArcEmu is rated higher. Labyrinth 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Labyrinth 2 or ArcEmu have ads?
Neither Labyrinth 2 nor ArcEmu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Labyrinth 2 or ArcEmu?
Labyrinth 2 ships an update every 2 months, and ArcEmu fortnightly. Most recently, Labyrinth 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and ArcEmu on September 24, 2026.

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