Comparison

Slide ► vs Dolphin Emulator

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

Head to head
About

Slide ►

Experience a simple yet addictive game that challenges your speed and unlocking skills. Master the art of unlocking with four distinct game modes and earn in-game currency to unlock upgrades and new levels. Enjoy slick graphics and an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Four distinctive game modes
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Slick graphics
  • Original soundtrack
  • Earn Keys and unlock Upgrades
  • Over 30 achievements
Features
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Thanks to our more than 4.5 MILLION players for making Slide a global sensation! You do it all the time, but have you mastered it? A simple yet addictive game which tests your speed and unlocking prowess. - Four distinctive game modes - Simple and addictive gameplay - Slick graphics and original soundtrack - Earn Keys and unlock Upgrades to take your game to the next level! - Over 30 achievements & 750 Game Center points to unlock! Music by Jackson Hyland-Lipski

About

Dolphin Emulator

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Import game ROMs
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Save and restore progress
  • Adjust sound effects
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Slide ►4 screens
Dolphin Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slide ► at 76% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. Slide ► also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 26). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Slide ► sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slide ► holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Slide ►'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Slide ► versus Dolphin Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlide ►Dolphin Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings) — better2.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2687 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArman Dezfuli-ArjomandiIrene Klein

Customer experience

Slide ►

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews810 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative17.0%

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

User reviews

Slide ►

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🎶 Great background music
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging
  • 💰 Free with optional upgrades
  • 🕰️ Good time-waster

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 📊 Lack of leaderboards and achievements
  • 🎨 Dull and plain visuals

Dolphin Emulator

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
  • 🐛 Confusing app name and description
  • 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

Bugs and requests

Slide ►

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game Center functionality not working
  • Unresponsive swiping at times
  • Crashes on launch for some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable sliders and backgrounds
  • Additional game modes with more complexity
  • Offline leaderboards and achievements
  • Ability to listen to own music while playing

Dolphin Emulator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • NES games not loading properly
  • Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for GameCube and Wii games
  • Add support for Sega Genesis
  • Add support for PlayStation games

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Slide ►

One-time9
  • Golden Sliders$0.99
  • Ring of Keys$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Mound of Keys$4.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Bag of Keys$9.99
  • Vault of Gems$9.99
  • Crate of Keys$19.99
1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Slide ► free?
Slide ► is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slide ► or Dolphin Emulator?
Slide ► is rated higher. Slide ► averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.
Do Slide ► or Dolphin Emulator have ads?
Neither Slide ► nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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