# GRID™ Legends vs ArcEmu

The clearest difference is price: ArcEmu at Free against GRID™ Legends's $14.99. ArcEmu also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 64%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). GRID™ Legends's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ArcEmu is free to download; GRID™ Legends costs $14.99 up front. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GRID™ Legends asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 543 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of GRID™ Legends's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

GRID™ Legends ships an update every 4 weeks, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRID™ Legends | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-legends-deluxe-edition/id6444311205/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 543 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### GRID™ Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-legends-deluxe-edition/id6444311205)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Racing, #78 Top Paid · Simulation, #104 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience high-octane motorsport with stunning visuals and precise simulation handling. This edition includes all DLC, offering a complete racing experience with multiple disciplines, a live-action story mode, and extensive career and custom race options.

**Highlights:** High-octane motorsport simulation, All DLC included, Live-action story mode, Massive career mode, Customizable Race Creator, 10 racing disciplines, Touch, tilt, and gamepad support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and performance
- 👍 Great mobile port of console game
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🎨 Customizable controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. upgrade issues, crashes)
- 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on some devices
- 🌄 Inconsistent graphics quality and resolution
- 🤔 Arcade-like feel compared to previous Grid games

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade bug in Mechanic Pass
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Blurry graphics on certain settings
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add steering wheel support
- Improve save/resume functionality
- Increase graphics and resolution options
- Implement online/multiplayer mode


### 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, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy Advance | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNES | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Atari 2600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drive / Genesis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master System | $0.99 | one-time |
| SG-1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 3) | $1.99 | one-time |

**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 GRID™ Legends free?

GRID™ Legends costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GRID™ Legends or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. GRID™ Legends averages 4.5 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do GRID™ Legends or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither GRID™ Legends nor ArcEmu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GRID™ Legends or ArcEmu?

GRID™ Legends ships an update every 4 weeks, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, GRID™ Legends was updated on November 7, 2026 and ArcEmu on November 8, 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.*