Calorie Blocker vs EmuCool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calorie Blocker
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Calorie Blocker removes calorific values from web pages in Safari. To enable the extension, follow the instructions on the installation page.
EmuCool
Relive classic gaming on your iPhone with this emulator supporting multiple retro consoles. It offers advanced visual filters, a smart save system with multiple slots, and personalized game settings. Customize your experience with unique themes and in-game notes.
- Supports 6 classic gaming platforms
- Advanced visual filters (CRT, VHS, etc.)
- Smart save system with auto-save and 10 slots
- Per-game configuration for display and settings
- Customizable cover art and game notes
- In-game screenshot functionality
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EmuCool is a multi-platform retro game emulator for iOS, supporting six classic gaming platforms: NES, Game Boy/Color, Game Boy Advance, NDS, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and Super Nintendo. Whether you're a nostalgic player or a retro gaming enthusiast, EmuCool lets you relive the classics on your iPhone. Highly Optimized Filters: - CRT: Simulates the geometric curvature, scanlines, and phosphor mask of vintage CRT displays. - Scanlines: Classic scanline effect. - NTSC: Simulates NTSC TV signal color bleeding and scanline effects. - LCD: Simulates the grid and color characteristics of handheld LCD screens. - VHS: Simulates VHS tape distortion and noise effects. - Normal2x: Sharp pixel upscaling. - xBRZ: Modern smoothing filter for pixel art. Convenient Smart Save System: - Auto Save: Automatically saves progress when exiting the game, continue where you left off next time. - Multiple Save Slots: 10 manual save slots per game for trying different game paths. - Save Preview: Each save comes with a thumbnail preview for quick identification. - Battery Save: Supports in-game SRAM saves. - Save Rename: Easier save management. Personalized Settings: - Per-Game Configuration: Set display filters, linear filtering, and other options individually for each game. - Global/Independent Toggle: Choose to follow global settings or use game-specific configurations. - Orientation Preference: Supports force landscape, force portrait, or follow system. - Custom Cover Art: Add, replace, or remove cover art for each game. Refined Visual Design: - Warm Retro Color Palette: A color scheme inspired by coffee, wood, and vintage game consoles. - Platform-Themed Backgrounds: Each platform has its unique visual theme. - Smooth Interactive Animations: Virtual buttons with 3D tilt feedback for enhanced tactile feel. - Card-Style Menus: Consistent visual style, clean and easy to use. Unique and Convenient Game Notes: - Add personal notes for each game. - Record walkthrough tips, cheats, or memories. - Quick access to notes in-game. In-Game Screenshot: - One-tap screenshot in-game, high-fidelity original pixel quality. - Automatically saves to system photo album. Important Notice EmuCool does not include any game files or copyrighted content. You must provide your own legally obtained game files and comply with local laws. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emuload-dev.github.io/emu-privacy.txt
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Calorie Blocker at none against EmuCool's shown. EmuCool's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calorie Blocker ships an update every 6 months, EmuCool every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calorie Blocker | EmuCool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Axid Studios IS | 贝蓓 范 |
In-app purchases
Calorie Blocker
No in-app purchases
EmuCool
No in-app purchases
