# Tile Slider vs ArcEmu

The clearest difference is price: Tile Slider at Free against ArcEmu's $1.99. Tile Slider also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). ArcEmu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tile Slider is free to download; ArcEmu costs $1.99 up front. Tile Slider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArcEmu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tile Slider against 4.9 for ArcEmu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Tile Slider's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

Tile Slider ships an update every 3 months, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tile Slider | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-slider/id552709030/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 233 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.6% of reviews** | 94.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Tile Slider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-slider/id552709030)

Engage in a timed sliding tile puzzle challenge with adjustable difficulty. Customize your game with numbered tiles or personal photos, and even flip pieces for added complexity. Enjoy a leisurely pace by disabling the timer or play a quick game on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Use custom photos as tiles, Flip pieces for extra challenge, Optional timer for relaxed play, Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 👍 No annoying ads (in basic version)
- 👍 Nostalgic feel, like childhood toys
- 👍 Can use own photos for puzzles
- 👍 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Basic version limited in tile count
- 👎 Requires payment to increase tile count
- 👎 Tiles slide slowly, requires multiple swipes
- 👎 Cannot move a whole row at once
- 👎 UI is a bit drab

**Reported bugs**

- Game Center leader board shows impossible times for easy mode

**Requested features**

- Make highlighted correct spot toggle-able
- Remove hard mode and crazy mode
- Remove flip tile
- Fix Game Center leader board (easy mode solve time)
- Allow single taps to move tiles


### 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 Tile Slider free?

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

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tile Slider or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. Tile Slider averages 4.8 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Tile Slider or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither Tile Slider nor ArcEmu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tile Slider or ArcEmu?

Tile Slider ships an update every 3 months, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tile Slider was updated on October 21, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 25, 2026.

---

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