# Wither vs ArcEmu

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 (#166 vs unranked). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wither | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wither/id6447189713/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 5 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carl Johan Sörman AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680529603) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Wither

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wither/id6447189713)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist universe exploration, Challenging particle minds, 20 unique levels, Brain training potential, No locked levels, 15 color schemes, Low battery consumption

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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 Wither free?

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

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wither or ArcEmu?

Wither is rated higher. Wither averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

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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.*