# Double Maze vs ArcEmu

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double Maze | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-maze/id323350193/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Double Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-maze/id323350193)

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.

**Highlights:** Dual ball control, Tilt or swipe gestures, 40 challenging levels, Multiple visual themes, Automatic level saving, Level skipping option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy Advance | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNES | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Atari 2600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drive / Genesis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master System | $0.99 | one-time |
| SG-1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 3) | $1.99 | one-time |

**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 Double Maze free?

Double Maze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcEmu free?

ArcEmu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Double Maze or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. Double Maze averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Double Maze or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither Double Maze nor ArcEmu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Double Maze or ArcEmu?

Double Maze ships an update every 6 months, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Double Maze was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArcEmu on November 4, 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.*