# Max Payne Mobile vs ArcEmu

The clearest difference is rating: ArcEmu at 4.9 against Max Payne Mobile's 4.4. ArcEmu also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (95% vs 74%). Max Payne Mobile's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99 and ArcEmu $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Max Payne Mobile's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

Max Payne Mobile ships an update every 5 months, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max Payne Mobile | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-payne-mobile/id512142109/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **94.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Max Payne Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-payne-mobile/id512142109)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Casual, #41 Top Paid · Action, #126 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Experience a dark, story-driven action-shooter where you play as a framed detective fighting for justice. Utilize groundbreaking slow-motion gunplay and uncover a twisted plot to clear your name.

**Highlights:** Bullet Time® slow-motion gunplay, HD quality resolution and textures, Retina supported resolution, Touch screen optimized gameplay, Customizable controls, Multiple aiming modes, Rockstar Games Social Club integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great controls
- 💯 Faithful to the original
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Satisfying bullet time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Sensitive/awkward controls
- 🔇 Audio problems
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating levels
- 💰 Overpriced for an old game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when shooting
- Saves not working properly
- Compatibility issues with iOS 11

**Requested features**

- Port Max Payne 2 and 3 to mobile
- Add controller support
- Improve customization options
- Optimize for newer devices


### 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**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 Max Payne Mobile free?

Max Payne Mobile costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcEmu free?

ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Max Payne Mobile or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. Max Payne Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Max Payne Mobile or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither Max Payne Mobile nor ArcEmu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Max Payne Mobile or ArcEmu?

Max Payne Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Max Payne Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 19, 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.*