Comparison

Serafim Console vs EmuTribe

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

Head to head
About

Serafim Console

Enhance your gaming experience with this companion app for a specific controller. Stream gameplay live, capture screenshots, record and edit videos, and manage controller settings. Some features require a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live gameplay broadcast
  • Screenshot capture
  • Screen recording
  • Video editing
  • Controller-compatible game list
  • Controller settings and firmware check
Features
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The Serafim Console app is a companion app for the Serafim S3 Gaming Controller. It provides additional features and functionality for the controller, such as: ■ Live broadcast: Share your gameplay screen in real time. ■ Screenshot capture: Capture screenshots of your gameplay. ■ Screen recording: Record your gameplay for later viewing or sharing. ■ Video editing: Edit your recorded gameplay videos. ■ Game list: View a list of controller-compatible games. ■ Settings: Alter settings, access controller information, and check the controller firmware. [Terms of Service](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) [Privacy Policy](https://app.serafim-tech.com/PrivacyPolicy/SerafimConsole/EN/Privacy.html)

About

EmuTribe

Organize and play your legally obtained retro game collection on your iPhone or iPad. Customize controls, use save states, apply visual filters, and enjoy 2-player NetPlay. Cloud sync keeps your progress safe.

Highlights
  • Visual game library organization
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Physical controller support
  • Save states and fast-forward
  • Visual filters (HD, CRT, LCD)
  • 2-player LAN NetPlay
  • Optional cloud sync
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a modern home for your legally obtained retro game collection. EmuTribe brings your own game files together in a clean visual library with customizable controls, save states, visual filters, cloud sync, and 2-player LAN NetPlay. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY • Organize your own game files in one beautiful library. • Find recent titles, revisit favorites, and continue where you left off. • Games, ROMs, and BIOS files are not included. PLAY THE WAY YOU LIKE • Customize touch controls, button positions, and transparency. • Use compatible physical controllers. • Save and resume at any time with save states. • Use fast-forward and cheats when supported. • Choose HD, CRT, or LCD visual filters. PLAY TOGETHER Create a LAN NetPlay room for two players on the same Wi-Fi network when the game and system are compatible. Network quality, device performance, and host stability can affect the session. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS Optional cloud sync keeps compatible saves, save states, and settings available through your EmuTribe account. SUPPORTED SYSTEMS EmuTribe supports a range of classic systems, from 8-bit and 16-bit consoles to later handheld and 3D platforms. Compatibility depends on the selected core, game, settings, and device. More demanding systems may require newer hardware. FREE TO START Core features are available for free. Optional Standard and Plus subscriptions remove ads and unlock additional features such as extra save-state slots, premium filters, cheats, and cloud sync. IMPORTANT EmuTribe does not provide, sell, download, or distribute games, ROMs, BIOS files, or copyrighted content. Import only files you have the legal right to use. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. EmuTribe is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by console manufacturers or game publishers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emutribe.com/privacy

Screenshots

Serafim Console3 screens
EmuTribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Serafim Console at 5.0 against EmuTribe's 4.0. Serafim Console also leads on ads (none vs shown). EmuTribe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Serafim Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and EmuTribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Serafim Console holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serafim Console ships an update every 5 months, EmuTribe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Serafim Console versus EmuTribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerafim ConsoleEmuTribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB280 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerafim Technologies Inc.DevStart Labs

Customer experience

Serafim Console

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EmuTribe

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Serafim Console

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

EmuTribe

Subscriptions1
  • EmuTribe Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Serafim Console free?
Serafim Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmuTribe free?
EmuTribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Serafim Console or EmuTribe?
Serafim Console is rated higher. Serafim Console averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EmuTribe averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Serafim Console or EmuTribe have ads?
EmuTribe shows ads; Serafim Console does not.
Which is updated more often, Serafim Console or EmuTribe?
Serafim Console ships an update every 5 months, and EmuTribe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Serafim Console was updated on November 4, 2026 and EmuTribe on October 31, 2026.

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