# Labyrinth 2 vs ArcEmu

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Labyrinth 2 | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinth-2/id307758884/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Labyrinth 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labyrinth-2/id307758884)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ArcEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support


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