PlayCloud vs Dolphin Emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayCloud
Transform your phone into a game controller for local multiplayer fun on your TV. Play a variety of free party and competitive games with friends and family, all from your couch.
- Phone as TV game controller
- Local multiplayer gaming
- Free to play
- Party games
- Competitive games
- Over 8 free games
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PlayCloud is a local multiplayer gaming console that lets you play games with your phone as the controller in front of the TV This app is used as a controller, You play games using your computer connected via HDMI cable to the TV Its free to play and is great for local multiplayer / couch coop lovers There are more then 8 free games, fun party games and king of the hill, capture the flag games.
Dolphin Emulator
Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.
- Import game ROMs
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Save and restore progress
- Adjust sound effects
- Ad-free premium option
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dolphin Emulator at none against PlayCloud's shown. Dolphin Emulator also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 10). PlayCloud's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (30% vs 19%). 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
Both are free to download. PlayCloud sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PlayCloud holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 196 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of PlayCloud's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.
| Parameter | PlayCloud | Dolphin Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (10 ratings) — better | 2.0 (196 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews — better | 18.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 196 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chen Eliezer | Irene Klein |
Customer experience
PlayCloud
Dolphin Emulator
Bugs and requests
PlayCloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Dolphin Emulator
Reported bugs
2 issues- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games
In-app purchases
PlayCloud
- PlayCloud Supporter$3.991 Month
Dolphin Emulator
- Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month









