# GEKKO C64 vs BigPEmu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BigPEmu at 94% against GEKKO C64's 15%. BigPEmu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). GEKKO C64's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

GEKKO C64 is free to download; BigPEmu costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BigPEmu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of GEKKO C64's written reviews are positive against 94% of BigPEmu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | GEKKO C64 | BigPEmu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gekko-c64/id6483937851/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpemu/id6737359949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Gennaro Coda](https://appshunter.io/developer/457314759) | [Swinecrafters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/387779001) |

## 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


### BigPEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpemu/id6737359949)

This application emulates the Atari Jaguar console, offering high accuracy and performance for its entire retail game library. It provides advanced features like saved states, movie recording, and customizable controller support, enhancing the classic gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Full retail library compatibility, High performance emulation, Accurate emulation, Saved states and movie recording, Jaguar CD support, Customizable controller overlays, Fast forward and rewind

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GEKKO C64 free?

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

### Is BigPEmu free?

BigPEmu costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

BigPEmu is rated higher. GEKKO C64 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BigPEmu averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do GEKKO C64 or BigPEmu have ads?

GEKKO C64 shows ads; BigPEmu 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.*