# GTA III vs Dolphin Emulator

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 ratings volume (580 vs 87). 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GTA III | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (580 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-iii-definitive/id6468843723/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **580** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### GTA III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gta-iii-definitive/id6468843723)

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.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Criminal underworld gameplay, Mission-based progression, Free trial available, One-time in-app purchase

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved graphics
- 👍 Classic GTA gameplay
- 💡 Ported to mobile
- 🎮 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Performance issues
- 💰 Paid content
- 🔇 Missing features (sound, cloud saves)

**Reported bugs**

- No sound on iPad
- Screen flashing issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Paid content after update

**Requested features**

- Add cloud save support
- Improve performance and stability
- Add more control options
- Localize to more languages


### 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 GTA III free?

GTA III is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GTA III or Dolphin Emulator?

GTA III is rated higher. GTA III averages 4.7 out of 5 from 580 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do GTA III or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Neither GTA III nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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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.*