GTA III vs Dolphin Emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GTA III
Experience a revolutionary open-world crime game set in Liberty City. Explore freely, take on missions, and rise through the criminal underworld. A free trial is available, with the full game unlockable via a one-time purchase.
- Open-world exploration
- Criminal underworld gameplay
- Mission-based progression
- Free trial available
- One-time in-app purchase
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Download and play GTA III - Definitive for up to thirty minutes as a free trial. Purchase the full game as a one-time, in-app purchase to play without any time limits. GTA+ Members can enjoy unlimited access while subscribed for as long as it is included in GTA+. It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it. Rockstar Games, Inc. 622 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012. © 2001–2023. Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto III and R* Logo are marks/logos/copyrights of Take-Two Interactive. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998–2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Uses Oodle. Copyright © 2008–2023 by Epic Games Tools, LLC. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Dolphin Emulator
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.
- Import game ROMs
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Save and restore progress
- Adjust sound effects
- Ad-free premium option
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GTA III at 63% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. GTA III also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. GTA III sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GTA III holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GTA III has 580 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GTA III's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.
| Parameter | GTA III | Dolphin Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (580 ratings) — better | 2.3 (87 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews — better | 18.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 580 — better | 87 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #210 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockstar Games | Irene Klein |
Customer experience
GTA III
Dolphin Emulator
User reviews
GTA III
From 580 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Improved graphics
- 👍 Classic GTA gameplay
- 💡 Ported to mobile
- 🎮 Enjoyable experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Performance issues
- 💰 Paid content
- 🔇 Missing features (sound, cloud saves)
Dolphin Emulator
From 87 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support
Bugs and requests
GTA III
Reported bugs
4 issues- No sound on iPad
- Screen flashing issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Paid content after update
Requested features
4 requests- Add cloud save support
- Improve performance and stability
- Add more control options
- Localize to more languages
Dolphin Emulator
Reported bugs
2 issues- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games
In-app purchases
GTA III
- Full Game Access$19.99
Dolphin Emulator
- Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
