# RA Tracker vs EmuNES XL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RA Tracker at 85% against EmuNES XL's 0%. RA Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). EmuNES XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

RA Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Tracker has 53 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of RA Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of EmuNES XL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | EmuNES XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emunes-xl/id6502746451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 0.0% 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


### EmuNES XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emunes-xl/id6502746451)

Experience classic 8-bit gaming with this emulator that perfectly recreates the graphics, sound, and peripherals of the NES/Famicom. Load your ROMs and enjoy fullscreen, fast gameplay with ease.

**Highlights:** NES/Famicom emulation, Accurate graphics and sound, Joypad and zapper gun support, Fullscreen gameplay, Fast and easy to use, ROM loading

**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 EmuNES XL free?

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

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

RA Tracker is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while EmuNES XL averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

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

EmuNES 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.*