Comparison

ArcEmu vs Watch and Solve

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

Watch and Solve

Features
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Watch And Solve brings bite-sized brain workouts to your wrist. It’s not just another casual game—it's a daily mental boost, perfectly crafted for Apple Watch. Designed for clarity and simplicity, this puzzle app keeps your mind sharp with short, engaging logic challenges anytime, anywhere. Whether you're on the train, in a waiting room, or just want a mental stretch, Watch And Solve fits your time and focus. 100 Handcrafted Puzzles Each level is carefully designed to challenge your reasoning without overwhelming you. If you get stuck, you can choose to reveal a helpful explanation—so you learn instead of hitting a wall. Categories Include: - Pattern Sequences – Spot the next number or item in logical progressions. - Word and Letter Logic – Rearranging, decoding, or interpreting letters. - Mathematical Puzzles – Simple calculations or abstract number logic. - Spatial Reasoning – Visual thinking and geometric relationships. - Logic Riddles – Classic-style puzzles that require lateral thinking. - Code & Cipher – Basic cryptography to crack simple encoded messages. Made for the Watch No distractions. No complex UI. Just a clean, intuitive experience optimized for small screens. You can pick up where you left off with no friction—perfect for quick mental breaks. Replayable. Expandable. Thoughtful. Start with 100 levels and expect more as the app evolves. Each update will bring fresh challenges while staying true to the minimal experience. Think. Solve. Learn. Right from your wrist. Download Watch And Solve and turn spare moments into brain-training sessions.

Screenshots

ArcEmu4 screens
Watch and Solve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ArcEmu at 5 against Watch and Solve's 2. ArcEmu also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Watch and Solve's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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 Watch and Solve $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArcEmu versus Watch and Solve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcEmuWatch and Solve
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele D'AmatoTocapp Games S.L.

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

Watch and Solve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

None

Watch and Solve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watch and Solve free?
Watch and Solve costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcEmu or Watch and Solve have ads?
Neither ArcEmu nor Watch and Solve shows ads.

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