# Real Retro Games vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is rating: Real Retro Games at 4.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.3. Real Retro Games also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (52% vs 19%). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Real Retro Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Real Retro Games holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Real Retro Games's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Retro Games | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-retro-games/id451453522/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QPLAZE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313682351) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Retro Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-retro-games/id451453522)

Relive the golden age of gaming with a collection of classic Brick Games from the 90s. Enjoy familiar gameplay, original sounds, and easy controls on your phone or tablet, with no in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Classic Brick Game collection, Original sound effects, Intuitive touchscreen controls, Customizable device skins, Multiple game modes, Adjustable difficulty and speed

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Real Retro Games free?

Real Retro Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Real Retro Games or Dolphin Emulator?

Real Retro Games is rated higher. Real Retro Games averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Real Retro Games or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Neither Real Retro Games 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.*