# Gamebox vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is rating: Gamebox at 5.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.3. Gamebox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Gamebox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gamebox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gamebox | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-the-ultimate-1v1/id6448871170/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FATCAT GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717249433) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Gamebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-the-ultimate-1v1/id6448871170)

A collection of classic mini-games for solo play or 1v1 challenges. Enjoy a variety of titles like Tic-Tac-Toe, Air Hockey, and Pool, all playable offline. Perfect for quick, fun matches anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 1v1 competitive gaming, Single-player mode against AI, Diverse mini-game selection, Offline play functionality, Intuitive controls, Regular updates with new content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Import game ROMs, Portrait and landscape modes, Save and restore progress, Adjust sound effects, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gamebox free?

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

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gamebox or Dolphin Emulator?

Gamebox is rated higher. Gamebox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Gamebox or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Gamebox shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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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.*