# VirtualFriend vs Greetings from Space

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VirtualFriend at 20 against Greetings from Space's 1. Greetings from Space's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VirtualFriend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Greetings from Space sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Greetings from Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualFriend has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, Greetings from Space daily. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VirtualFriend | Greetings from Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfriend-vb-emulator/id6479948317/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greetings-from-space/id6480014639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Gastineau](https://appshunter.io/developer/913804973) | [Andrew Griffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729740962) |

## What reviewers say

### VirtualFriend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtualfriend-vb-emulator/id6479948317)

Experience classic Nintendo Virtual Boy games in true 3D on Apple Vision Pro and iOS. This open-source emulator allows you to explore the entire official library and homebrew titles with customizable color palettes and flexible control options.

**Highlights:** 3D Virtual Boy experience, Explore official and homebrew libraries, Customizable color palettes, Flexible control options (touchscreen, controller, keyboard), 3D title screen previews

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Excellent Virtual Boy emulation
- 👍 Easy to run games
- 👍 Light and simple UI
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 🙏 Grateful for the developer's work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some games run slow
- 🐛 Some games crash after 10 minutes
- 🎮 Lack of button mapping
- 🔉 Buzzing sound issues in Hyper Fighting
- 🕶️ No cardboard/VR headset support


### Greetings from Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greetings-from-space/id6480014639)

Send dynamic 3D reactions in augmented reality through Messages. Express yourself with a library of hologlyphs that pop into the real world, offering a more immersive way to communicate than traditional GIFs or emojis.

**Highlights:** 3D augmented reality reactions (hologlyphs), Library of diverse hologlyphs, Send directly through Messages, No app required for recipients (blue bubble), Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro, One-time purchase booster pack

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VirtualFriend free?

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

### Is Greetings from Space free?

Greetings from Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VirtualFriend or Greetings from Space?

Greetings from Space is rated higher. VirtualFriend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Greetings from Space averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VirtualFriend or Greetings from Space have ads?

Neither VirtualFriend nor Greetings from Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VirtualFriend or Greetings from Space?

VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, and Greetings from Space daily. Most recently, VirtualFriend was updated on September 18, 2026 and Greetings from Space on September 18, 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.*