# DeathJogger vs ArcEmu

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeathJogger | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathjogger/id6473839904/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Succulent Software Bartosz Lucinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277625662) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### DeathJogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathjogger/id6473839904)

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.

**Highlights:** Retro shooter action, iPhone and Apple Watch optimized, Intuitive swipe and crown controls, Weapon collection and upgrades, Boss battles, Endless mode, Western soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Healing Burgers | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1000 in-game Dollars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Weapon Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + $2000 Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Berserk Power-Up Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gatling Gun Salle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Weapon Skins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Healing Burgers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2000 in-game Dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Healing Burgers Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserk Power-Up | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gatling Gun | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3000 in-game Dollars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + $2000 Dollars | $2.99 | one-time |
| $12000 in-game Dollars Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| $12000 in-game Dollars | $6.99 | one-time |


### ArcEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733)

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.

**Highlights:** Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation, Multiplayer support, Cheat codes, Customizable on-screen controls, Save State sharing, iCloud support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy Advance | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNES | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Atari 2600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drive / Genesis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master System | $0.99 | one-time |
| SG-1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 3) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully functional
- 🚀 Impressive emulation on Apple Watch
- 👍 Great emulator for both phone and watch
- 👍 Seamless save state transfer between devices
- 👍 Customizable controls and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some games
- 🐛 Audio quality problems on certain games
- 👎 Limited functionality on Apple Watch
- 👎 Difficult controls for action-heavy games on watch

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeathJogger free?

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

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeathJogger or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. DeathJogger averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do DeathJogger or ArcEmu have ads?

Neither DeathJogger nor ArcEmu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeathJogger or ArcEmu?

DeathJogger ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, DeathJogger was updated on October 24, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 30, 2026.

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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.*