Comparison

ArcEmu vs Orbix Roulette

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

Orbix Roulette

Experience a realistic physics simulation of a spinning wheel directly on your Apple Watch. Enjoy mesmerizing visuals, haptic feedback, and satisfying sound effects as the ball bounces and lands on a number and color. Start spins with a tap or by turning the Digital Crown.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Haptic feedback
  • Sound effects with mute option
  • Tap or Digital Crown control
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Visual entertainment toy
Features
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Experience realistic physics on your wrist! Orbix Roulette allows you to enjoy the mesmerizing spin of a wheel directly on your Apple Watch. Whether you want to pick a random number or just enjoy the visual mechanics, this app delivers a high-quality experience. KEY FEATURES: Realistic Physics: Watch the ball spin counter-clockwise with authentic momentum. Haptic Feedback: Feel the click of the ball as it bounces. Sound Effects: Satisfying spinning sounds (mute option available). Tap or Turn: Start the spin by tapping the screen or turning the Digital Crown. Standalone App: Works directly on your Apple Watch. NOTE: This app is a physics simulation toy. It does not involve any betting, wagering, currency, or simulated gambling mechanics. It is purely for visual entertainment. HOW TO PLAY: Tap anywhere on the screen to spin. Watch the realistic animation. See the winning number and color (Red/Black/Green). Tap again to try your luck! Download now and start spinning!

Screenshots

ArcEmu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArcEmu at 4.9 against Orbix Roulette's 2.0. ArcEmu also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). Orbix Roulette's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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 Orbix Roulette $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArcEmu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ArcEmu versus Orbix Roulette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcEmuOrbix Roulette
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#193#156 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele D'AmatoAli Berk Alparslan

Customer experience

ArcEmu

All ratings1,304 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.7%

Orbix Roulette

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Orbix Roulette

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

None

Orbix Roulette

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbix Roulette free?
Orbix Roulette costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArcEmu or Orbix Roulette?
ArcEmu is rated higher. ArcEmu averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Orbix Roulette averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ArcEmu or Orbix Roulette have ads?
Neither ArcEmu nor Orbix Roulette shows ads.
Which is more popular, ArcEmu or Orbix Roulette?
ArcEmu currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Orbix Roulette at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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