Comparison

VirtualFriend vs BTTF Clock

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

BTTF Clock

Experience the magic of time travel with a digital recreation of the iconic DeLorean dashboard. This app features customizable date panels, real-time clock updates, and authentic sound effects from the "Back to the Future" trilogy. It's designed to run smoothly on older devices, bringing cinematic nostalgia to your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Iconic time display panels
  • Customizable destination, present, and last departed times
  • Real-time accurate clock
  • Interactive interface for date changes
  • Authentic movie sound effects
  • Optimized for older devices
Features
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Relive the magic of time travel with the BTTF Clock! Inspired by the iconic clock from the "Back to the Future" trilogy, this app brings the excitement of the DeLorean's dashboard right to your device. Whether you're using a phone or tablet you can enjoy the nostalgia of the iconic time machine. Best of all, it's optimized to run smoothly even on outdated devices, so no one gets left behind in the past. Key Features: • Iconic Time Display: Experience the legendary "Destination Time," "Present Time," and "Last Time Departed" panels, faithfully recreated with stunning detail. • Customizable Dates: Set your own dates for each panel and watch as the app mimics the flux capacitor's data changes. • Real-time Clock: Always stay on schedule with the accurate present time display. • Interactive Interface: Tap on the clock panels to change dates and relive the thrill of setting your time travel destination. • Sound Effects: Enjoy authentic sound effects from the movie to enhance your time travel experience. • Car Mode: Combine the Time Circuits, flux capacitor, and GPS speedometer in an immersive dashboard. • Manual Speed Simulation: Press and hold the speedometer to accelerate and feel speed-responsive haptic feedback as you approach the selected time-travel speed. • Cinematic Time Travel: Reach the configured speed to trigger a full-screen time-travel sequence with visual transitions and sound effects. • Home Screen and CarPlay Widget: Keep the Time Circuits visible at a glance with a configurable widget for your Home Screen and CarPlay. • Optimized for Outdated Devices: Designed to run efficiently on older devices, ensuring smooth performance without compromising on features. Target Audience: • Fans of the "Back to the Future" trilogy. • Retro and classic movie enthusiasts. • Anyone who enjoys unique and themed timekeeping apps. • Users with older devices seeking fun and functional apps.

Screenshots

VirtualFriend4 screens
BTTF Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BTTF Clock at none against VirtualFriend's 4. BTTF Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). VirtualFriend's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (95% vs 83%). On price, ratings volume, 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. VirtualFriend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BTTF Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VirtualFriend holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of VirtualFriend's written reviews are positive against 83% of BTTF Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, BTTF Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VirtualFriend versus BTTF Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualFriendBTTF Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.6 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better82.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2028 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam GastineauSergei Bazarnik

Customer experience

VirtualFriend

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%

BTTF Clock

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VirtualFriend

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Extra Large Tip$9.99
None

BTTF Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VirtualFriend free?
VirtualFriend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BTTF Clock free?
BTTF Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VirtualFriend or BTTF Clock?
VirtualFriend is rated higher. VirtualFriend averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while BTTF Clock averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.
Do VirtualFriend or BTTF Clock have ads?
Neither VirtualFriend nor BTTF Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualFriend or BTTF Clock?
VirtualFriend ships an update every 24 months, and BTTF Clock every 2 months. Most recently, VirtualFriend was updated on September 18, 2026 and BTTF Clock on September 13, 2026.

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