# Serafim Console vs EmuTribe

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Serafim Console | EmuTribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serafim-console/id6475484158/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emutribe-retro-emulator/id6759283461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serafim Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/847342450) | [DevStart Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877853784) |

## What reviewers say

### Serafim Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serafim-console/id6475484158)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### EmuTribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emutribe-retro-emulator/id6759283461)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EmuTribe Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*