# PlayCloud vs Dolphin Emulator

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayCloud | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757/reviews)** | [2.0 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chen Eliezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531472079) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcloud-gaming-console/id6477292757)

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.

**Highlights:** Phone as TV game controller, Local multiplayer gaming, Free to play, Party games, Competitive games, Over 8 free games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlayCloud Supporter | $3.99 | per month |


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

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.

**Highlights:** Import game ROMs, Portrait and landscape modes, Save and restore progress, Adjust sound effects, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayCloud free?

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

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayCloud or Dolphin Emulator?

PlayCloud is rated higher. PlayCloud averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 from 196 ratings.

### Do PlayCloud or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

PlayCloud shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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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.*