Comparison

XOX by Dekideks vs Linking Boy

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

Head to head
About

XOX by Dekideks

Features
Read full description

A simple classic xox game. Also known as Tic-Tac-Toe.

About

Linking Boy

Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.

Highlights
  • Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation
  • Link cable multiplayer
  • RetroAchievements support
  • Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down)
  • Cheat support
  • Customizable virtual controls
  • Save states
Features
Read full description

Linkboy is the successor to the popular My Boy! emulator, offering fastest GBA/GBC/GB emulation with unique features like Link and RetroAchievements. KEY FEATURES • Optimized performance — smooth, efficient emulation with minimal battery use • High compatibility — runs nearly all games flawlessly • Link cable emulation — play up to 4 players via local network or on the same device • RetroAchievements support — unlock achievements while you play • Speed control — fast-forward up to 100× or slow down for detailed play. • Cheat support — codes for multiple systems • Cartridge features emulation — gyroscope, light sensor, rumble • Controller & keyboard support — flexible many-to-many button mappings • Customizable virtual controls — move, resize, and configure buttons freely • Save states — multiple slots, save and load anytime • Visual enhancements — combine multiple GPU shaders for a new look • Manage game folders — easily add, remove, or organize your game collection • Modern UI — clean design with Material You styling DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by Nintendo, its affiliates, or subsidiaries. No games are included. Screenshots feature either public domain titles or copyrighted works owned by their respective rights holders. IGRS Rating: 3+ — by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

Screenshots

XOX by Dekideks3 screens
Linking Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XOX by Dekideks at none against Linking Boy's 1. Linking Boy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XOX by Dekideks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XOX by Dekideks ships an update every 14 months, Linking Boy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XOX by Dekideks versus Linking Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXOX by DekideksLinking Boy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—43 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDexter RamosPixel Respawn LLC

In-app purchases

None

XOX by Dekideks

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Linking Boy

One-time1
  • Premium Features$5.99

Questions

Is XOX by Dekideks free?
XOX by Dekideks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linking Boy free?
Linking Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XOX by Dekideks or Linking Boy have ads?
Neither XOX by Dekideks nor Linking Boy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XOX by Dekideks or Linking Boy?
XOX by Dekideks ships an update every 14 months, and Linking Boy every 3 weeks. Most recently, XOX by Dekideks was updated on November 7, 2026 and Linking Boy on November 12, 2026.

Other comparisons