Comparison

Dev Utils vs eNES

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

Head to head

Dev Utils

Mobile Developer Companion

Free

🛠️ Developer Tools

★ 4.7101 ratingsView app →

eNES

NES & SNES Games with TAS

Free

🛠️ Developer Tools

★ 4.4176 ratingsView app →

About

Dev Utils

This app provides mobile developers with essential tools to streamline their workflow. It offers timely notifications for OS and Xcode releases, accessibility features, device information, and a reference for HTTP status codes. Customize your experience with themes and app icons.

Highlights

OS and Xcode release notifications
System font and color comparison
Device information lookup
HTTP status code reference
Light/dark themes
Customizable app icons

Features

Currently charting

#158Top Free · Developer Tools

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Dev Utils is the ultimate toolkit for mobile developers. With features designed to streamline your workflow and increase productivity, Dev Utils is the essential companion for building amazing mobile apps. Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Releases and Betas - Get notified about the latest betas and full releases of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) and Xcode. - Easily check release notes for the latest Xcode. See the macOS requirements and view included SDKs for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. - Stay informed with the latest developer news and important information about App Store Connect, TestFlight, and more. Ensure Your App is Accessible to All Users - Compare system fonts and colors with adjustable sizing and dark mode support. Get Device Information Quickly and Easily - Check which versions of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) are currently supported on any device. - Quickly view your device's type, storage, connectivity, cameras, and more. Easily share device info with others. Additional Tools - Quickly search and learn about HTTP status codes with a comprehensive reference guide. Customize Your Experience - Enjoy light and dark themes and customize your home screen with alternate app icons. Download Dev Utils now and elevate your mobile development to the next level!

About

eNES

Relive classic NES and SNES gaming on iOS with this lightweight retro emulator. Enjoy features like automatic saving, external controller support, and customizable on-screen controls for an optimized nostalgic experience.

Highlights

Automatic saving and auto-load
External controller compatibility
Customizable on-screen controller
Audio filtering and sampling
Scanline visualization
Automatic .nes file import
Battery optimization

Features

Currently charting

#113Top Free · Developer Tools

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Experience the nostalgia of classic NES gaming with eNES, the lightweight retro emulator for iOS. Weighing less than 5MB, eNES packs a punch with its optimized performance and feature-rich interface. Key Features: -Automatic saving: Never lose your progress with automatic saving. -Auto-load last save: Pick up right where you left off with auto-loading of the last save. -Haptic vibration: Enhance your gaming experience with touch vibration feedback. -2 External controller compatibility: Seamlessly connect external controllers for enhanced gameplay. -On-screen controller skin: Customize the on-screen controller's opacity and visibility to suit your preferences. -Audio filtering and sampling selection: Fine-tune your audio experience with filtering and sampling options. -Scanline visualization: Immerse yourself in the retro aesthetic with scanline visualization. -Automatic .nes file opening and importing: Effortlessly open and import .nes files for quick gaming sessions. -Battery optimization: Enjoy extended gameplay sessions with minimal battery consumption. Rediscover the joy of classic NES gaming on your iOS device with eNES. Download now and relive the golden age of gaming! Terms & Condition https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mattiaa95/a9624bdaa9742350da2f60ab2957823c/raw/4968b429a06fda4917e2c3903c8e415d5a12d12a/Term&Condition.md Privacy Policy https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mattiaa95/43f479d4da16a7bb4aaf5504874b01bb/raw/d25d0afa3cf5a33d08e396fbadae1e9f04651b53/GeneralPrivacyPolicy.md

Screenshots

Dev Utils4 screens

eNES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dev Utils at 92% against eNES's 36%. Dev Utils also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). eNES's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, chart position and device support 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. eNES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dev Utils asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dev Utils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 176 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Dev Utils's written reviews are positive against 36% of eNES's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dev Utils ships an update every 4 months, eNES every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level

Dev Utils versus eNES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Dev Utils	eNES
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (101 ratings) — better	4.4 (176 ratings)
Positive reviews	92.5% of reviews — better	35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	101	176 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 weeks — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank	#158	#113 — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	12 MB
Age rating	4+	9+
Developer	Ryan Fielder	Mattia La Spina

Customer experience

Dev Utils

All ratings101 ratings

Positive93.1%

Neutral2.0%

Negative5.0%

Written reviews53 reviews

Positive92.5%

Neutral1.9%

Negative5.7%

eNES

All ratings176 ratings

Positive83.0%

Neutral5.1%

Negative11.9%

Written reviews56 reviews

Positive35.7%

Neutral14.3%

Negative50.0%

User reviews

Dev Utils

From 101 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Very useful app
👍 Good device info
👍 Helpful for developers
👍 Excellent UI/UX
👍 User-friendly

Room to improve

🐛 Needs update for releases
🐛 Data not up-to-date
🐛 Potential privacy concerns
🐛 Accusations of hacking
🐛 Blocked on M series Macs

eNES

From 176 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Great emulator for retro games
🚀 Supports Dendy, Sega, and SNES games
📦 Lightweight and easy to use
🌟 Good support from developers
✅ No ads reported by one user

Room to improve

👎 Controls are difficult and unresponsive
👎 Directional buttons are problematic
👎 Games often unplayable due to controls
👎 Lacks essential buttons like reset
👎 Some games have missing audio tracks

Bugs and requests

Dev Utils

Reported bugs

5 issues

Unknown errors
Find my iPhone error
Apple ID locked
Privacy concerns
Being attacked

Requested features

6 requests

Update release notes/version numbers
Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
Update data promptly
Allow development usage
More access to watch design UI

Show 1 more

Enable installation on Mac M series

eNES

Reported bugs

18 issues

Reset button missing
Games cannot be restarted
Audio issues with missing tracks
Back button doesn't work occasionally
Diagonal directions don't work

Show 13 more

No fluid switch for directions
Left direction sometimes doesn't work
App turns off while playing
ROMs larger than 200K not supported
Games crash randomly
Files don't exist or are corrupted error
Unable to press A and B buttons simultaneously
Cannot add ROMs easily
Some ROMs don't load
App crashes when trying to open ROMs
App closes unexpectedly
App doesn't recognize touch input properly
Main menu swipe doesn't work well

Requested features

15 requests

Add Game Genie codes function
Improve D-pad for sliding
Add customization to button layout
Support for Bluetooth controllers
Add reset button functionality

Show 10 more

Improve ROM compatibility
Add a file manager
Support for custom skins
More image output settings
Ability to change background color
Support for 8-directional controls
Add import function/directory
Fix A and B button simultaneous press
Add turbo button functionality
Add corner buttons

In-app purchases

None

Dev Utils

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

eNES

Subscriptions2

eNES PRO mounth sub$0.991 Month
eNES Subscription yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Dev Utils free?

Dev Utils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is eNES free?

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

Which has better reviews, Dev Utils or eNES?

Dev Utils is rated higher. Dev Utils averages 4.7 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while eNES averages 4.4 from 176 ratings.

Do Dev Utils or eNES have ads?

eNES shows ads; Dev Utils does not.

Which is updated more often, Dev Utils or eNES?

Dev Utils ships an update every 4 months, and eNES every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dev Utils was updated on September 28, 2026 and eNES on September 30, 2026.

Which is more popular, Dev Utils or eNES?

Dev Utils currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and eNES at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.