DeathJogger vs ArcEmu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeathJogger
Embark on a Wild West shooter adventure with retro graphics and intense challenges. Optimized for iPhone and Apple Watch, featuring intuitive controls, weapon upgrades, and a captivating western soundtrack. Conquer bosses and unlock an endless mode.
- Retro shooter action
- iPhone and Apple Watch optimized
- Intuitive swipe and crown controls
- Weapon collection and upgrades
- Boss battles
- Endless mode
- Western soundtrack
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Step into an explosive Wild West adventure with DeathJogger. DeathJogger Mini also available on Apple Watch! Experience retro shooter action in the Wild West! DeathJogger takes you on a thrilling journey through dangerous landscapes filled with intense challenges. Optimized for iPhone and Apple Watch: Enjoy a seamless gaming experience designed specifically for iPhone, with smooth controls and stunning visuals. Plus, play on your Apple Watch with gameplay tailored to its unique capabilities. Intuitive Controls: On the iPhone, navigate through treacherous terrains with intuitive swipe controls. On the Apple Watch, use the crown to skillfully dodge obstacles and enemies. Jump, move, and immerse yourself in a thrilling experience tailored to each device. Arm Yourself: Collect and upgrade an arsenal of weapons. From classic revolvers to advanced firearms, prepare yourself for intense shootouts. The Ultimate Objective: Your goal? Reach the ever-approaching train, confront the boss who orchestrates the chaos, and put an end to his reign. Unlock Endless Mode: Once you defeat the boss, the endless mode is yours to conquer. Push your limits and aim for the highest score in an unending escapade. Captivating Western Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the game with a soundtrack that draws inspiration from iconic spaghetti western movies. Get Ready to Jog to Death in the Wild West! Download DeathJogger now and start your adventure!
ArcEmu
Experience retro gaming on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Enjoy features like multiplayer, cheats, and customizable controls.
- Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation
- Multiplayer support
- Cheat codes
- Customizable on-screen controls
- Save State sharing
- iCloud support
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Turn your Apple Watch into a retro game console. Play Game Boy, NES, SNES, Genesis, and more on your wrist, with multi-touch controls and the Digital Crown. ArcEmu also runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ▸ SUPPORTED CONSOLES Included for free: - Game Boy - Game Boy Color - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Available through in-app purchases: - Game Boy Advance - Pokémon Mini - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - Atari 2600 - Sega Mega Drive / Genesis - Sega Master System - Sega Game Gear - Sega SG-1000 ▸ MULTIPLAYER AND LINK CABLE Play home-console games online and locally with friends, or link Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games over the internet. Game Link Cable supports up to four players in compatible games. Online play requires a Game Center account. ▸ SHARE ROMs WITH A CODE Import your ROMs on iPhone, keep them in iCloud, and download them directly to Apple Watch or Apple TV. Share them through iCloud using a code, including with an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup. ▸ SCREEN AND CONTROLS Move and resize the game screen, choose an LCD or CRT filter, and set up the controls the way you like them. On Apple Watch, use multi-touch controls, customize the control layout, and assign actions to the Digital Crown. On iPhone and iPad, adjust button positions and transparency, and play in any orientation. Connect a controller and customize its button mappings, or use a second controller on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ArcEmu also supports iPhone Duo. ▸ MORE FEATURES - Accurate, high-performance emulation - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Cheat codes with a built-in database of popular codes - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom Game Boy color palettes - Button hold/sustain - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone ▸ YOUR ROMs AND SAVES Keep your collection organized with per-console folders, sorting, and search. Import ROMs from ZIP and 7-Zip archives, use automatic saving, and share save states between devices. Both ROMs and save states can be stored in iCloud. ▸ APPLE WATCH COMPATIBILITY - Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. ▸ GAMES FEATURED IN THE SCREENSHOTS - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Big2Small: https://mdsteele.itch.io/big2small - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Sega, or Atari. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcEmu at 95% against DeathJogger's 0%. ArcEmu also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. DeathJogger sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DeathJogger's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeathJogger | ArcEmu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Succulent Software Bartosz Lucinski | Raffaele D'Amato |
Customer experience
DeathJogger
ArcEmu
Bugs and requests
DeathJogger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ArcEmu
Reported bugs
3 issues- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices
Requested features
6 requests- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support
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- Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch
In-app purchases
DeathJogger
- 10 Healing Burgers$0.99
- $1000 in-game Dollars$0.99
- Diamond Weapon Skins$1.99
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- Remove Ads + $2000 Sale$1.99
- Berserk Power-Up Sale$1.99
- Gatling Gun Salle$1.99
- Silver Weapon Skins$1.99
- 25 Healing Burgers$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- $2000 in-game Dollars$1.99
- Unlock Full Version$1.99
- 60 Healing Burgers Sale$2.99
- Berserk Power-Up$2.99
- Gatling Gun$2.99
- $3000 in-game Dollars$2.99
- Remove Ads + $2000 Dollars$2.99
- $12000 in-game Dollars Sale$4.99
- $12000 in-game Dollars$6.99
ArcEmu
- Unlock All (Upgrade 4)$0.99
- Game Boy Advance$0.99
- SNES$0.99
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- Pokémon Mini$0.99
- Atari 2600$0.99
- Mega Drive / Genesis$0.99
- Game Gear$0.99
- Master System$0.99
- SG-1000$0.99
- Unlock All (Upgrade 3)$1.99
Questions
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