# RA Tracker vs EmuGBC XL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EmuGBC XL at none against RA Tracker's 4. EmuGBC XL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). RA Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RA Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EmuGBC XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

EmuGBC XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Tracker has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | EmuGBC XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916)

This native iOS app allows users to view and track their RetroAchievements.org account. It provides detailed insights into game completion, earned awards, and recent achievements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Track completion progress, View game awards, See recently earned achievements, Discover users with specific achievements, Get Achievement of the Week notifications, View user leaderboards, Manage game backlog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Out of this World Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best RA app found
- 👍 Nice UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Good for finding new games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing achievement status flags
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'recently played' games
- 🐛 Ugly AI generated icons
- 🐛 Profile pictures don't update
- 🐛 Sorting options don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement status flags removed from list
- Profile pictures not updating
- Sorting options for achievements not working
- App hangs upon opening occasionally
- Games show as 'Mock Title'/'Mock Console'

**Requested features**

- Show missable/progression/win condition flags on list
- Show time played per game
- Show beaten/mastered status next to games
- Add iPad support
- Search for other games and add to watch/want to play lists


### EmuGBC XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016)

This application emulates classic 8-bit portable game consoles with high accuracy for graphics and sound. It offers a fast, fullscreen, and user-friendly experience, supporting various hardware peripherals for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Accurate graphics and sound emulation, Supports gamepads, joysticks, and keyboards, Fullscreen and fast gameplay, Easy to use interface, Load and play games directly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

RA Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EmuGBC XL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RA Tracker or EmuGBC XL?

EmuGBC XL is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while EmuGBC XL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or EmuGBC XL have ads?

EmuGBC XL shows ads; RA Tracker 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.*