Comparison

AD Boy vs Dolphin Emulator

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

Head to head
About

AD Boy

Relive classic gaming on your device with this all-in-one emulator. Play titles from NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA, NDS, and Sega systems. Organize your library, customize settings, and save progress instantly.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple classic consoles
  • Organized game library
  • Customizable emulator settings
  • Quick save and load functionality
  • Fast forward option
  • Save file export/import
  • Skins and cheat codes
Features
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AD Boy - Your all-in-one emulator to relive the golden era of gaming! With support for NDS, GBA, GBC, GB, NES, SNES, SMS, SG and SGG AD Boy opens the doors to a treasure trove of classic titles right on your device. Systems: - Nintendo Entertainment System - Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Game Boy (Color) - Game Boy Advance - Nintendo DS - Sega Master System - Sega Genesis/Mega Drive - Sega Game Gear Features: PlayStack: Organize your game collection in a sleek library and launch them with the Game Launcher! Emulator Settings: Change the appearance or set a different fast forward speed! Quick Save and Quick Load: Save your game progress wherever you want and load it whenever you want! Fast Forward: Play your game at a faster speed to reach your goal more quickly! Save file Export/Import: Export your game progress to play on another device or emulator, and import it back to continue playing on AD Boy! Skins: Choose from a variety of skins to customize the appearance of AD Boy to your liking! Cheats Codes: Enhance your gaming experience by using cheats with cheat codes! And much more! ***It's important to note that AD Boy should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, AD Boy operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers.***

About

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.

Highlights
  • Import game ROMs
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Save and restore progress
  • Adjust sound effects
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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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

Screenshots

AD Boy4 screens
Dolphin Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AD Boy at 3.6 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.3. AD Boy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (53% vs 19%). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. AD Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AD Boy holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 313 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of AD Boy's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AD Boy versus Dolphin Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAD BoyDolphin Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (313 ratings) — better2.3 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better18.9% of reviews
Number of ratings313 — better87
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan YuceIrene Klein

Customer experience

AD Boy

All ratings313 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews518 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral16.4%
Negative30.3%

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

User reviews

AD Boy

From 313 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great emulator
  • 👍 Promising emulator
  • 👍 Works great
  • 👍 Amazing emulator
  • 👍 Best emulator ever

Room to improve

  • 🐛 No start button
  • 🐛 Buttons are unresponsive
  • 🐛 Buttons are moved around
  • 🐛 Crashes after importing SEGA CD games
  • 🐛 Can't play SEGA 32X games

Dolphin Emulator

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

AD Boy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No start/select buttons for Sega Master System games
  • Sega Master System games freeze after a few seconds
  • White screen or no audio issues
  • Crashes when trying to load certain games

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Add option to resize and move buttons
  • Add transparency option for buttons
  • Add N64 and DS support
  • Add option to remove controller interface
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  • Add cheats support
  • Add external controller support
  • Add MAME emulator
  • Add backup/restore feature
  • Add skins or controller customization
  • Add offline update capability
  • Add menu to display games
  • Add vibration feedback
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Add support for importing multiple games at once

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

None

AD Boy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is AD Boy free?
AD Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AD Boy or Dolphin Emulator?
AD Boy is rated higher. AD Boy averages 3.6 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.
Do AD Boy or Dolphin Emulator have ads?
Neither AD Boy nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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