# ArcEmu vs PIG, Points in Grid

The clearest difference is monetization model: ArcEmu at free against PIG, Points in Grid's freemium. ArcEmu also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PIG, Points in Grid sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ArcEmu against 5.0 for PIG, Points in Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcEmu has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, PIG, Points in Grid weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcEmu | PIG, Points in Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pig-points-in-grid/id6760314573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 234 MB | 784 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) | [Jeffry Zander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883795625) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy Advance | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNES | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| Atari 2600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Drive / Genesis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Gear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master System | $0.99 | one-time |
| SG-1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All (Upgrade 3) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fully functional
- 🚀 Impressive emulation on Apple Watch
- 👍 Great emulator for both phone and watch
- 👍 Seamless save state transfer between devices
- 👍 Customizable controls and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some games
- 🐛 Audio quality problems on certain games
- 👎 Limited functionality on Apple Watch
- 👎 Difficult controls for action-heavy games on watch

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
- Save data not transferring properly between devices

**Requested features**

- Add cheat/GameShark support
- Improve volume controls
- Implement fast forward/slow motion options
- Allow multiple save slots per game
- Improve Game Boy Color support


### PIG, Points in Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pig-points-in-grid/id6760314573)

This classic dots-and-boxes game offers simple yet strategic gameplay. Play against the computer, a friend on the same device, or remotely. Customize your experience with premium themes and cross-device sync.

**Highlights:** Classic dots-and-boxes gameplay, Single and multiplayer modes, Remote play option, Premium board themes and customization, Cross-device sync with iCloud, 7-day free trial

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PIG Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| PIG Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| PIG Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcEmu free?

ArcEmu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PIG, Points in Grid free?

PIG, Points in Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ArcEmu or PIG, Points in Grid?

PIG, Points in Grid is rated higher. ArcEmu averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while PIG, Points in Grid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ArcEmu or PIG, Points in Grid have ads?

Neither ArcEmu nor PIG, Points in Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcEmu or PIG, Points in Grid?

ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, and PIG, Points in Grid weekly. Most recently, ArcEmu was updated on November 8, 2026 and PIG, Points in Grid on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*