VirtualFriend vs Retro Game Emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D Virtual Boy experience
- Explore official and homebrew libraries
- Customizable color palettes
- Flexible control options (touchscreen, controller, keyboard)
- 3D title screen previews
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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.
Retro Game Emulator
Relive classic gaming experiences with this emulator. It offers full phone compatibility, customizable controller themes, and Bluetooth controller support for an enhanced retro gaming session. Save your progress and pick up where you left off anytime.
- Full phone compatibility
- Customizable controller themes
- Bluetooth controller support
- Save game progress
- Play classic games
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Rediscover the fun of classic games with Retro Game Emulator! Key Features: - Full Phone Compatibility: If you're using a phone, our app ensures smooth gameplay and a delightful experience. - Controller Themes: Improve your gaming with controller themes and skins. Choose your style and adjust the controls to fit your preference. - Bluetooth Controller Support: Connect Bluetooth gamepads and keyboards for an even more enjoyable gaming experience. - Save Feature: Save your game progress and resume playing whenever you want. Try Retro Game Emulator today and relive the best of retro gaming wherever you go! DISCLAIMER: Retro Game Emulator does not supply any games in any manner. Users are responsible for sourcing their games from legally authorized providers. The emulator serves only as a platform to play these games and does not endorse or promote unauthorized game downloads. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/privacy-policy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/terms-conditions Support: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/support License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VirtualFriend at 95% against Retro Game Emulator's 0%. VirtualFriend also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (21 vs 4). Retro Game Emulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. VirtualFriend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Game Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
VirtualFriend holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtualFriend has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of VirtualFriend's written reviews are positive against 0% of Retro Game Emulator's.
| Parameter | VirtualFriend | Retro Game Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (21 ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Gastineau | Evgheni Mihailevschi |
Customer experience
VirtualFriend
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In-app purchases
VirtualFriend
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Extra Large Tip$9.99
Retro Game Emulator
No in-app purchases
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