Emu64 XL vs Linking Boy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Emu64 XL
Experience classic computing with this fast and user-friendly emulator for the Commodore 64. It perfectly replicates graphics, sound, and peripherals, offering a virtual keyboard and joystick support. Load your favorite CBM64 files and relive the golden age of 8-bit gaming and software development.
- Commodore 64 emulation
- Perfect graphics and sound
- Virtual keyboard and joystick
- Load .T64 and .D64 files
- Hardware peripheral support
- Includes CBM64 basic programs
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A VICE based Commodore 64 emulator fast and very easy to use. The emulator comes with various programs and sources written in the famous CBM64 basic language. The app emulates graphics, sounds and peripherals to perfection and also has a keyboard with the same layout as the original one. You can load .T64 files and .D64 files as old floppy disks and can use virtual joystick in both port 1 and port 2. App also supports hardware peripherals such as gamepads, joysticks, keyboards and more. Develop software and also have fun with games with this 8-bit old glory and good poke! (C=)
Linking Boy
Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.
- Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation
- Link cable multiplayer
- RetroAchievements support
- Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down)
- Cheat support
- Customizable virtual controls
- Save states
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Linkboy is the successor to the popular My Boy! emulator, offering fastest GBA/GBC/GB emulation with unique features like Link and RetroAchievements. KEY FEATURES • Optimized performance — smooth, efficient emulation with minimal battery use • High compatibility — runs nearly all games flawlessly • Link cable emulation — play up to 4 players via local network or on the same device • RetroAchievements support — unlock achievements while you play • Speed control — fast-forward up to 100× or slow down for detailed play. • Cheat support — codes for multiple systems • Cartridge features emulation — gyroscope, light sensor, rumble • Controller & keyboard support — flexible many-to-many button mappings • Customizable virtual controls — move, resize, and configure buttons freely • Save states — multiple slots, save and load anytime • Visual enhancements — combine multiple GPU shaders for a new look • Manage game folders — easily add, remove, or organize your game collection • Modern UI — clean design with Material You styling DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by Nintendo, its affiliates, or subsidiaries. No games are included. Screenshots feature either public domain titles or copyrighted works owned by their respective rights holders. IGRS Rating: 3+ — by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linking Boy at 78% against Emu64 XL's 23%. Linking Boy also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Emu64 XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Emu64 XL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linking Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Emu64 XL's written reviews are positive against 78% of Linking Boy's.
Emu64 XL ships an update every 2 days, Linking Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emu64 XL | Linking Boy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (29 ratings) | 4.2 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffaele Amuso | Pixel Respawn LLC |
Customer experience
Emu64 XL
Linking Boy
In-app purchases
Emu64 XL
No in-app purchases
Linking Boy
- Premium Features$5.99







