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
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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

Pokeresque Dice

Features
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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 in-app purchases: Pokeresque Dice at none against ArcEmu's 10. ArcEmu's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pokeresque Dice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArcEmu versus Pokeresque Dice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcEmuPokeresque Dice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size234 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
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  • Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch

Pokeresque Dice

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

Pokeresque Dice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 November 14, 2026 and Pokeresque Dice on November 5, 2026.

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