# Slide ► vs Dolphin Emulator

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slide ► | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide/id359315994/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arman Dezfuli-Arjomandi](https://appshunter.io/developer/351543656) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Slide ►

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide/id359315994)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Sliders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mound of Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Keys | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game Center functionality not working
- Unresponsive swiping at times
- Crashes on launch for some devices

**Requested features**

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


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


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