Comparison

PuttingSim vs ArcEmu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PuttingSim

Features
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PuttingSim sets out to use technology to enhance the putting practice sessions of all golfers. Just as driving ranges have enhanced the full swing practice experience with simulators, we believe putting should be no different! PuttingSim aims to provide a top class simulation experience to every golfers home at an affordable price. Key metrics captured include; total roll, launch direction, ball speed, swing path, face angle & face to path. Holes can be set at a variety of distances and analysed on different green speeds to see in the putt would of been holed or missed. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS & USAGE The download of the app is free with limited access to navigate the informative sections of the app. Golf ball detection and metric calculation features are a paid service with a 1 month free trial when subscribing. Pricing Basic subscription - £1.99 a month (estimated, accurate pricing based on currency displayed in the app) LOVE THE APP? Rate us! SUPPORT Don't see the features you would like in the app, need help or just want to share your feedback? We love hearing from you to feel free to get in touch with us using the contact form at the bottom of our webpage https://puttingsimapi.azurewebsites.net/. TERMS OF SERVICE & PRIVACY https://puttingsim.com/termsofservice https://puttingsim.com/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation
  • Multiplayer support
  • Cheat codes
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Save State sharing
  • iCloud support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PuttingSim4 screens
ArcEmu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PuttingSim at Free against ArcEmu's $1.99. ArcEmu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PuttingSim is free to download; ArcEmu costs $1.99 up front. PuttingSim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ArcEmu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuttingSim ships an update every 6 weeks, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PuttingSim versus ArcEmu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuttingSimArcEmu
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan Fuller-NadinRaffaele D'Amato

Bugs and requests

PuttingSim

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

2 purchases

PuttingSim

Subscriptions2
  • Bronze Subscription Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Standard1 Month trial$4.991 Month
None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PuttingSim free?
PuttingSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PuttingSim or ArcEmu have ads?
Neither PuttingSim nor ArcEmu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PuttingSim or ArcEmu?
PuttingSim ships an update every 6 weeks, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, PuttingSim was updated on October 7, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 25, 2026.

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