Wither vs ArcEmu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wither
Explore a minimalist universe where particles become trickier as you progress, offering greater rewards for clearing levels. Test your mind and reflexes to reach a state of nirvana. Discover constellations and enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience.
- Minimalist universe exploration
- Challenging particle minds
- 20 unique levels
- Brain training potential
- No locked levels
- 15 color schemes
- Low battery consumption
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The deeper you dive into this minimalist universe, the trickier the minds of the particles will act. But the greater the reward will be when clearing a level. Is your mind as strong as a titan's? Are your reflexes as sharp as a ray of light? If so, you might just be able to reach nirvana - a state where you are not reborn into the universe, over and over again. Get ready to meet all the constellations. They long for you... Highlights: * Relaxing, yet challenging * 20 different levels, designed to make you smile * Possibly trains your brain? * No locked levels. Play the ones you like. * No ads * No in-app purchases * 15 different color schemes. We hope you will find one you like :) * Low battery consumption * Old school
ArcEmu
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.
- Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation
- Multiplayer support
- Cheat codes
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Save State sharing
- iCloud support
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ArcEmu brings retro game emulation to Apple Watch. It also works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, delivering a seamless gaming experience across your Apple devices. Supported Consoles - Game Boy (.gb) - Game Boy Color (.gbc) - Game Boy Advance (.gba) - Pokémon Mini (.min) - Nintendo Entertainment System (.nes) - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (.sfc and .smc) - Atari 2600 (.a26 and .bin) Main Features - Accurate, high-performance emulation powered by the mGBA and Ares cores - Game Link Cable support with online multiplayer for up to four players* - Cheat-code support with a built-in database of popular codes** - Frame-independent emulation at 30 or 60 FPS - Multi-touch and Digital Crown support on Apple Watch - Support for all screen orientations on iPhone and iPad - Precise, thoughtfully designed on-screen controls - Customizable control position and transparency on iPhone and iPad - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom color palettes for Game Boy games - Button hold/sustain feature - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone - Game controller support with customizable button mappings - ZIP archive support - Automatic saving - Save-state sharing between devices - iCloud support for ROMs and save states - ROM sharing through iCloud using share codes - Support for Apple Watch devices configured with Family Setup - ROM sorting and search Apple Watch Compatibility - Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. You can import compatible ROM files from your iPhone and store them in iCloud. Your Apple Watch can then download them directly from iCloud. On an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup, ROMs can be downloaded from iCloud using share codes. Games Featured in the Screenshots - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance * Requires a Game Center account. ** Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo. Nintendo and the names of its game systems are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wither at Free against ArcEmu's $1.99. ArcEmu's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Wither is free to download; ArcEmu costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wither against 4.9 for ArcEmu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Wither | ArcEmu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl Johan Sörman AB | Raffaele D'Amato |
Bugs and requests
Wither
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ArcEmu
Reported bugs
3 issues- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices
Requested features
6 requests- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support
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- Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch
In-app purchases
Wither
No in-app purchases
ArcEmu
No in-app purchases









