Comparison

AD Boy vs noteVenture

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

noteVenture

Features
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ENTER THE VAULT Welcome to noteVenture — where productivity meets adventure. This isn't just another note-taking app. It's a pixel dungeon where your thoughts rest on enchanted parchment, torches flicker on ancient stone walls, and adventure awaits between every note. DUNGEON-CRAFTED NOTE-TAKING Your notes deserve better than a blank white screen. In noteVenture, every note is inscribed on beautifully rendered parchment scrolls, complete with ornate wooden handles and aged textures. The immersive dungeon atmosphere features: • Animated torch flames that cast a warm glow across stone walls • Floating ember particles drifting through the air • Ornate skull decorations and runic symbols • A glowing rune button that pulses with magical energy • Soft delete with undo — recover accidentally deleted notes The editor transforms your screen into an ancient scroll, making even mundane tasks feel like chronicling legendary quests. BATTLE IN THE DEPTHS When you need a break from note-taking, descend into the dungeon for real-time combat. The integrated dungeon game offers a complete adventure experience: Choose Your Hero: Select from 7 unique heroes, each with their own visual style and personality. Play as the stalwart Warrior, swift Ranger, shadowy Rogue, precise Archer, armored Knight, mystical Mage, or righteous Paladin. Face Fearsome Foes: Battle against 7 enemy types with distinct behaviors and challenges: • Skeletons — the classic undead warrior • Slimes — numerous but weak • Goblins — quick and cunning • Orcs — tough and relentless • Vampires — dangerously fast • Demons — powerful mid-tier threats • Dragons — legendary boss encounters Master Combat Styles: Unlock 3 attack styles as you level up: • Melee (Level 1) — Close combat with satisfying impact effects • Ranged (Level 3) — Fire arrows across the battlefield • Magic (Level 5) — Unleash devastating fireballs WAVE-BASED PROGRESSION Enemies attack in waves of increasing difficulty. Early waves teach you the basics with slower enemies. As you progress, faster and tougher foes join the battle. Survive long enough and you'll face the mighty Dragon. Complete quests by defeating target numbers of enemies, or test your limits in Infinite Mode — an endless survival challenge where difficulty scales every 5 waves until even the best adventurers fall. ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM Track your progress with 45+ achievements across four categories: • Combat — Kill milestones for each enemy type • Progression — Level up, earn XP, complete quests • Mastery — Perfect your attack styles and survive waves • Collection — Play with every hero, discover secrets Achievements come in four tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each unlock grants bonus XP to accelerate your progression. PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE A thoughtful onboarding flow welcomes new adventurers. Name your character, choose your starting hero, preview features, and select your difficulty: • Squire — Forgiving for beginners • Adventurer — Balanced challenge • Champion — For experienced dungeon crawlers DESIGNED FOR iOS Built exclusively for iPhone with iOS 26+, noteVenture takes full advantage of SwiftUI and SwiftData for smooth performance and reliable data persistence. Your notes and game progress sync seamlessly. Features include: • Smooth 60fps animations • Haptic feedback on interactions • Respects reduce motion preferences • Portrait-optimized interface • Accessible touch targets YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS noteVenture reimagines what a note-taking app can be. Whether you're jotting down quick thoughts, planning your next project, or battling through waves of dungeon creatures, every moment feels like part of an epic quest. Enter the vault. Take notes. Slay monsters. Become legendary. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AD Boy4 screens
noteVenture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AD Boy at none against noteVenture's 4. AD Boy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). noteVenture's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price and ads 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. noteVenture sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AD Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AD Boy ships an update monthly, noteVenture weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AD Boy versus noteVenture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAD BoynoteVenture
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (314 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings314 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFurkan YuceMohammed Sayf

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

noteVenture

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AD Boy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

noteVenture

Subscriptions4
  • Adventurer Pass Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Hero Pass Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Adventurer Pass Yearly$7.991 Year
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  • Hero Pass Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is AD Boy free?
AD Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is noteVenture free?
noteVenture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AD Boy or noteVenture have ads?
Neither AD Boy nor noteVenture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AD Boy or noteVenture?
AD Boy ships an update monthly, and noteVenture weekly. Most recently, AD Boy was updated on October 22, 2026 and noteVenture on October 25, 2026.

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