Comparison

ArcEmu vs YatzyX

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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Turn your Apple Watch into a retro game console. Play Game Boy, NES, SNES, Genesis, and more on your wrist, with multi-touch controls and the Digital Crown. ArcEmu also runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ▸ SUPPORTED CONSOLES Included for free: - Game Boy - Game Boy Color - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Available through in-app purchases: - Game Boy Advance - Pokémon Mini - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - Atari 2600 - Sega Mega Drive / Genesis - Sega Master System - Sega Game Gear - Sega SG-1000 ▸ MULTIPLAYER AND LINK CABLE Play home-console games online and locally with friends, or link Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games over the internet. Game Link Cable supports up to four players in compatible games. Online play requires a Game Center account. ▸ SHARE ROMs WITH A CODE Import your ROMs on iPhone, keep them in iCloud, and download them directly to Apple Watch or Apple TV. Share them through iCloud using a code, including with an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup. ▸ SCREEN AND CONTROLS Move and resize the game screen, choose an LCD or CRT filter, and set up the controls the way you like them. On Apple Watch, use multi-touch controls, customize the control layout, and assign actions to the Digital Crown. On iPhone and iPad, adjust button positions and transparency, and play in any orientation. Connect a controller and customize its button mappings, or use a second controller on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ArcEmu also supports iPhone Duo. ▸ MORE FEATURES - Accurate, high-performance emulation - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Cheat codes with a built-in database of popular codes - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom Game Boy color palettes - Button hold/sustain - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone ▸ YOUR ROMs AND SAVES Keep your collection organized with per-console folders, sorting, and search. Import ROMs from ZIP and 7-Zip archives, use automatic saving, and share save states between devices. Both ROMs and save states can be stored in iCloud. ▸ 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. ▸ GAMES FEATURED IN THE SCREENSHOTS - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Big2Small: https://mdsteele.itch.io/big2small - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Sega, or Atari. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

YatzyX

Features
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We didn't build this to be just another app. We built it because we love the game. YatzyX is a family-made project, crafted with years of experience and thousands of rolls behind it. We wanted a scorekeeper that felt professional, looked fresh, and could handle the real way people play—house rules, tournaments, and all. It’s the classic game you know, upgraded for the modern era. No more math on napkins, no more losing track of the score. Just a smooth, feature-rich experience that adapts to your vibe. KEY FEATURES - Custom Rules: does your family play differently? We get it. With our advanced Custom Rules Engine, you aren't stuck with the defaults. Add your own scoring categories, write your own manuals, and mix them seamlessly into the game. It’s the only app that truly respects your House Rules. - Digital Dice or Offline Notepad: play your way. Use the built-in virtual dice for a quick game on the go, or switch them off to use the app as a smart Notepad for your physical dice. - Tournament Mode: don't let the rivalry end after one game. Group your matches into Tournaments to track an entire holiday, a weekend trip, or a season of game nights. See who truly owns the table. - 6-Player Support: big groups welcome. We support up to 6 players seamlessly. Whether it's a duel or a full house, the interface adapts to keep the game flowing. - Deep Stats & History: we track everything. Detailed statistics per game, per tournament, and per player.  - 12 Visual Themes: match the look to the moment. Choose from 12 diverse color palettes, or let the "Random Theme" setting surprise you every time you launch the app. - Pro-Tier "French Mode": ready for the deep end? Toggle on French Mode to unlock the legendary 3-column scorecard (Free-Score, Downwards, Upwards). It’s the strategy heavyweight champion for a reason. - Serious Vibes: we added a touch of mystery to the math. Enjoy a unique, minimalist atmosphere complete with "fortune receipt" messages that thank you for "realigning the stars" or "confusing a mathematician". Download YatzyX. Roll with intent.

Screenshots

ArcEmu4 screens
YatzyX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ArcEmu at Free against YatzyX's $0.99. ArcEmu also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). YatzyX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads 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 is free to download; YatzyX costs $0.99 up front. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. YatzyX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, YatzyX every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ArcEmu versus YatzyX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcEmuYatzyX
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele D'AmatoJeroen Keij

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

YatzyX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ArcEmu

One-time10
  • Unlock All (Upgrade 4)$0.99
  • Game Boy Advance$0.99
  • SNES$0.99
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  • Pokémon Mini$0.99
  • Atari 2600$0.99
  • Mega Drive / Genesis$0.99
  • Game Gear$0.99
  • Master System$0.99
  • SG-1000$0.99
  • Unlock All (Upgrade 3)$1.99
None

YatzyX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YatzyX free?
YatzyX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcEmu or YatzyX have ads?
Neither ArcEmu nor YatzyX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcEmu or YatzyX?
ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, and YatzyX every 4 months. Most recently, ArcEmu was updated on October 27, 2026 and YatzyX on October 25, 2026.

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