Comparison

ArcEmu vs Pokeresque Dice

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
Read full description

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

Pokeresque Dice

Features
Read full description

Roll. Fight. Conquer. Pokeresque Dice transforms Yahtzee into a Roguelike Boss Rush — battle through increasingly tough bosses, collect powerful Lucky Charms, and build your ultimate dice strategy. Every run is a new adventure: no two playthroughs are alike. Master your rolls, chain your combos, and take down the final boss — or fall gloriously and come back stronger. Roguelike Boss Rush — the heart of the game: - Boss battles with unique abilities: Every boss plays by different rules and challenges your tactics - Collect Lucky Charms: 20+ Charms with special effects — combine them cleverly for explosive synergies - Zodiac Coins: 13 zodiac-themed coins with stackable bonuses on scoring categories — collect and combine them to supercharge your runs - Charm Casket: Open booster packs in the shop to discover new Charms and expand your collection - Meta-progression: Permanently unlock new Charms and abilities available from your very first roll each run - Risk and reward: Decide when to push your luck and when to hold back — every choice counts Plus: Classic Mode for game nights Want a relaxed dice session with friends or family? Classic multiplayer (1-6 players) is your go-to for laid-back rounds — with automatic score calculation and game history. Optional Cloud Sync — your call Play without signing in — all data stays local on your device. Or sign in with Apple or Google to sync your progress, charms, and stats across devices. GDPR-compliant, hosted in Germany (Hetzner, Nuremberg/Falkenstein). Account deletion available with a single tap. Download now and start your first Boss Run!

Screenshots

ArcEmu4 screens
Pokeresque Dice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pokeresque Dice at Free against ArcEmu's $1.99. ArcEmu's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On update cadence, 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

Pokeresque Dice is free to download; ArcEmu costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArcEmu versus Pokeresque Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcEmuPokeresque Dice
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele D'AmatoLong Bui

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
Show 1 more
  • Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch

Pokeresque Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ArcEmu

No in-app purchases

None

Pokeresque Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokeresque Dice free?
Pokeresque Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcEmu or Pokeresque Dice have ads?
Neither ArcEmu nor Pokeresque Dice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcEmu or Pokeresque Dice?
ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pokeresque Dice every 2 weeks. Most recently, ArcEmu was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pokeresque Dice on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons