Comparison

VirtualFriend vs Live Smarters Pro

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

Head to head
About

VirtualFriend

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
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VirtualFriend: A new, open source Nintendo Virtual Boy emulator Relive the unique red-and-black world of Nintendo's most ambitious '90s console. Whether you're experiencing these classics for the first time or revisiting fond memories, VirtualFriend delivers the definitive Virtual Boy experience on Apple Vision Pro and iOS devices. Experience the Virtual Boy in high fidelity 3D on the Apple Vision Pro, or play on the go on iOS. - Explore the entire official library of Virtual Boy titles and the most popular homebrew with provided metadata and 3D title screen previews - Tired of red and black? Adjust the display's color palette between a series of presets, or choose your own colors - Play using flexible controls; either touchscreen, controller, or keyboard VirtualFriend is open source and available under the MIT license. Join the community, contribute back, or simply ask questions at https://github.com/agg23/virtualfriend Disclaimer: VirtualFriend is an independently developed, free, open source emulator. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo Co., Ltd. in any way. "Nintendo" and "Virtual Boy" are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

About

Live Smarters Pro

Features
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Introducing Live Smarters Pro: Your Ultimate Streaming Companion! Are you ready to elevate your streaming experience to the next level? Look no further than Live Smarters Pro – the ultimate streaming player designed with YOU in mind! No more ads, no more subscription fees, no more restrictions – just pure, unadulterated entertainment at your fingertips with lifetime updates. With Live Smarters Pro, you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and more, anytime, anywhere! Watch Your Favorites, Anytime, Anywhere! With Live Smarters Pro, you can indulge in your favorite TV programs, movies, and TV shows effortlessly. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and hello to instant access to the content you love! Parental Control for Peace of Mind! Worried about what your kids might stumble upon? Relax! Live Smarters Pro comes equipped with robust parental control features, ensuring a safe and secure viewing environment for the whole family. Personalize Your Experience! Never lose track of your favorite shows again! With Live Smarters Pro, you can easily add content to your favorites list and pick up right where you left off, making every viewing session seamless and enjoyable. Find What You Love, Instantly! Tired of searching high and low for that elusive movie or TV show? Our intuitive search feature makes finding your desired content a breeze, so you can spend less time searching and more time streaming! Get Live Smarters Pro Today and get lifetime updates frequently! DISCLAIMER: Live Smarters Pro does not offer, distribute or promote any type of multimedia content, this is only a player of multimedia content, the user is the one who provides their own content, whether educational or for labor distribution purposes. Live Smarters Pro does not include or have any type of multimedia content, the user must provide their own content. Live Smarters Pro does not endorse the streaming of copyright protected material without permission from the copyright holder.

Screenshots

VirtualFriend4 screens
Live Smarters Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VirtualFriend at Free against Live Smarters Pro's $14.99. Live Smarters Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On 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

VirtualFriend is free to download; Live Smarters Pro costs $14.99 up front. VirtualFriend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Live Smarters Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, Live Smarters Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VirtualFriend versus Live Smarters Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualFriendLive Smarters Pro
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.9 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdam GastineauRAUL ARTURO RODRIGUEZ NEGRETE

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VirtualFriend

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Extra Large Tip$9.99
None

Live Smarters Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualFriend free?
VirtualFriend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Smarters Pro free?
Live Smarters Pro costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VirtualFriend or Live Smarters Pro have ads?
Neither VirtualFriend nor Live Smarters Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualFriend or Live Smarters Pro?
VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, and Live Smarters Pro fortnightly. Most recently, VirtualFriend was updated on October 24, 2026 and Live Smarters Pro on October 25, 2026.

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