Comparison

ArcEmu vs SingFever

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArcEmu

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
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ArcEmu brings retro game emulation to Apple Watch. It also works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, delivering a seamless gaming experience across your Apple devices. Supported Consoles - Game Boy (.gb) - Game Boy Color (.gbc) - Game Boy Advance (.gba) - Pokémon Mini (.min) - Nintendo Entertainment System (.nes) - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (.sfc and .smc) - Atari 2600 (.a26 and .bin) Main Features - Accurate, high-performance emulation powered by the mGBA and Ares cores - Game Link Cable support with online multiplayer for up to four players* - Cheat-code support with a built-in database of popular codes** - Frame-independent emulation at 30 or 60 FPS - Multi-touch and Digital Crown support on Apple Watch - Support for all screen orientations on iPhone and iPad - Precise, thoughtfully designed on-screen controls - Customizable control position and transparency on iPhone and iPad - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom color palettes for Game Boy games - Button hold/sustain feature - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone - Game controller support with customizable button mappings - ZIP archive support - Automatic saving - Save-state sharing between devices - iCloud support for ROMs and save states - ROM sharing through iCloud using share codes - Support for Apple Watch devices configured with Family Setup - ROM sorting and search Apple Watch Compatibility - Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. You can import compatible ROM files from your iPhone and store them in iCloud. Your Apple Watch can then download them directly from iCloud. On an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup, ROMs can be downloaded from iCloud using share codes. Games Featured in the Screenshots - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Anguna: https://gauauu.itch.io/anguna - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance * Requires a Game Center account. ** Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo. Nintendo and the names of its game systems are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

About

SingFever

Features
Currently charting
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SingFever: The Ultimate Party Singing Game! Step into the spotlight and let your voice shine with SingFever, the ultimate karaoke experience for friends, families, and aspiring superstars! Inspired by the legendary singing games like SingStarTM, and similar Sing Games, SingFever takes the fun to the next level with an extensive song library, dynamic gameplay modes, and engaging features designed to make every performance unforgettable. Key Features: Massive Song Library: Sing along to hundreds of songs across genres—pop, rock, classics, and the hottest hits of today. New tracks are added regularly to keep your playlist fresh! Sing Forever with over 26000 Songs Dynamic Gameplay Modes: From solo challenges to duet duels, team battles, and party playlists, there's something for every kind of singer. Interactive Performance Scoring: Real-time pitch detection and feedback ensure fair competition while rewarding creativity with bonus points for style and flair. Studio-Quality Audio: Enjoy crystal-clear backing tracks and high-fidelity sound for a professional karaoke feel. Customization & Personalization: Unlock fun effects, avatars, and stage environments to make your performances uniquely yours. Mobile Integration: Use your smartphone as a mic or access a companion app to queue up songs and track your scores. Party Mode Extravaganza: Perfect for gatherings! Set up playlists, use themed challenges, or try the hilarious "Mystery Lyrics" mode to keep the crowd entertained. Online Leaderboards & Challenges: Compete with players around the globe and prove you're the ultimate SingFever champion. Whether you're belting out power ballads, rapping to the latest hits, or harmonizing with friends, SingFever makes every moment a stage-worthy celebration. Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to experience karaoke like never before—SingFever is where the party starts and never ends!

Screenshots

ArcEmu4 screens
SingFever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ArcEmu at $1.99 against SingFever's $29.99. ArcEmu also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (5 vs 3). SingFever's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ArcEmu costs $1.99 and SingFever $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, SingFever every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ArcEmu versus SingFever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcEmuSingFever
Price$1.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#176 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB551 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele D'AmatoGaming Limited

Bugs and requests

ArcEmu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
  • Save data not transferring properly between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add cheat/GameShark support
  • Improve volume controls
  • Implement fast forward/slow motion options
  • Allow multiple save slots per game
  • Improve Game Boy Color support
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  • Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch

SingFever

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

None

SingFever

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SingFever free?
SingFever costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcEmu or SingFever have ads?
Neither ArcEmu nor SingFever shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcEmu or SingFever?
ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, and SingFever every 6 months. Most recently, ArcEmu was updated on October 19, 2026 and SingFever on October 9, 2026.

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