# GEKKO C64 vs ArcEmu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcEmu at 95% against GEKKO C64's 15%. ArcEmu also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). GEKKO C64's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GEKKO C64 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of GEKKO C64's written reviews are positive against 95% of ArcEmu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GEKKO C64 | ArcEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gekko-c64/id6483937851/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gennaro Coda](https://appshunter.io/developer/457314759) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### GEKKO C64

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gekko-c64/id6483937851)

Experience classic gaming with this fast and user-friendly emulator for the Commodore 64. It accurately recreates the graphics, floppy drive, and tape loading, supporting joysticks and wireless controllers. Easily load games, software, and even SID music files.

**Highlights:** Commodore 64 emulation, 1541 Floppy Drive emulation, Tape emulation, Joystick support (Port 1 & 2), Fast loading, SID music player, Wireless joypad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733)

Experience retro gaming on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Enjoy features like multiplayer, cheats, and customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation, Multiplayer support, Cheat codes, Customizable on-screen controls, Save State sharing, iCloud support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy Advance | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNES | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Atari 2600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drive / Genesis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master System | $0.99 | one-time |
| SG-1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 3) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully functional
- 🚀 Impressive emulation on Apple Watch
- 👍 Great emulator for both phone and watch
- 👍 Seamless save state transfer between devices
- 👍 Customizable controls and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some games
- 🐛 Audio quality problems on certain games
- 👎 Limited functionality on Apple Watch
- 👎 Difficult controls for action-heavy games on watch

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GEKKO C64 free?

GEKKO C64 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GEKKO C64 or ArcEmu?

ArcEmu is rated higher. GEKKO C64 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ArcEmu averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do GEKKO C64 or ArcEmu have ads?

GEKKO C64 shows ads; ArcEmu does not.

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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.*