Double Maze vs ArcEmu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Double Maze
Test your coordination and problem-solving skills by simultaneously navigating two balls through intricate puzzles. This game offers 40 mind-bending levels with beautiful visual variety and a smart progress system.
- Dual ball control
- Tilt or swipe gestures
- 40 challenging levels
- Multiple visual themes
- Automatic level saving
- Level skipping option
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Challenge your mind with the ultimate dual-puzzle experience! Think one maze is tough? Try controlling TWO balls simultaneously through intricate puzzles that will test your coordination and problem-solving skills like never before. Dual Control Mastery Navigate two balls at once using intuitive tilt controls or swipe gestures. Every move affects both players - plan carefully! 40 Mind-Bending Levels From beginner-friendly introductions to expert challenges that will leave you scratching your head. Each level is a unique puzzle designed to push your limits. Beautiful Visual Variety Enjoy stunning tile sets and backgrounds that keep the experience fresh. Multiple themes ensure you'll never get tired of the look. Modern iOS Experience - Optimized for all modern iPhones and iPads - Crisp, high-resolution graphics that look amazing on any screen - Responsive design that adapts perfectly to your device Smart Progress System - Automatic save after each completed level - Skip difficult puzzles and return later - Visual level selector shows your completion status - Pick up right where you left off Perfect for puzzle lovers, coordination challengers, and anyone who wants a truly unique mobile gaming experience.
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.
- Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation
- Multiplayer support
- Cheat codes
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Save State sharing
- iCloud support
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Turn your Apple Watch into a retro game console. Play Game Boy, NES, SNES, Genesis, and more on your wrist, with multi-touch controls and the Digital Crown. ArcEmu also runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ▸ SUPPORTED CONSOLES Included for free: - Game Boy - Game Boy Color - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Available through in-app purchases: - Game Boy Advance - Pokémon Mini - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - Atari 2600 - Sega Mega Drive / Genesis - Sega Master System - Sega Game Gear - Sega SG-1000 ▸ MULTIPLAYER AND LINK CABLE Play home-console games online and locally with friends, or link Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games over the internet. Game Link Cable supports up to four players in compatible games. Online play requires a Game Center account. ▸ SHARE ROMs WITH A CODE Import your ROMs on iPhone, keep them in iCloud, and download them directly to Apple Watch or Apple TV. Share them through iCloud using a code, including with an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup. ▸ SCREEN AND CONTROLS Move and resize the game screen, choose an LCD or CRT filter, and set up the controls the way you like them. On Apple Watch, use multi-touch controls, customize the control layout, and assign actions to the Digital Crown. On iPhone and iPad, adjust button positions and transparency, and play in any orientation. Connect a controller and customize its button mappings, or use a second controller on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ArcEmu also supports iPhone Duo. ▸ MORE FEATURES - Accurate, high-performance emulation - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Cheat codes with a built-in database of popular codes - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom Game Boy color palettes - Button hold/sustain - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone ▸ YOUR ROMs AND SAVES Keep your collection organized with per-console folders, sorting, and search. Import ROMs from ZIP and 7-Zip archives, use automatic saving, and share save states between devices. Both ROMs and save states can be stored in iCloud. ▸ 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. ▸ GAMES FEATURED IN THE SCREENSHOTS - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Big2Small: https://mdsteele.itch.io/big2small - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Sega, or Atari. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ArcEmu at 4.9 against Double Maze's 3.4. ArcEmu also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 7). Double Maze's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Double Maze asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Double Maze's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.
Double Maze ships an update every 6 months, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Double Maze | ArcEmu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bouncing Ball Games | Raffaele D'Amato |
Customer experience
Double Maze
ArcEmu
Bugs and requests
Double Maze
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Double Maze
No in-app purchases
ArcEmu
- Unlock All (Upgrade 4)$0.99
- Game Boy Advance$0.99
- SNES$0.99
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- Pokémon Mini$0.99
- Atari 2600$0.99
- Mega Drive / Genesis$0.99
- Game Gear$0.99
- Master System$0.99
- SG-1000$0.99
- Unlock All (Upgrade 3)$1.99









