# ArcEmu vs 1Mazing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1Mazing at none against ArcEmu's 10. 1Mazing also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (6 vs 4). ArcEmu's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 1Mazing asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ArcEmu against 5.0 for 1Mazing. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of ArcEmu's written reviews are positive against 100% of 1Mazing's.

ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, 1Mazing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcEmu | 1Mazing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1mazing-brain-games/id6792616936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 234 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) | [0101 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778602423) |

## 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


### 1Mazing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1mazing-brain-games/id6792616936)

This app offers a vast collection of 59 free brain games and puzzles, playable offline without an account. Enjoy a variety of challenges across word, number, logic, memory, and speed categories, with options for local multiplayer and camping games.

**Highlights:** 59 unique brain games, Offline play, No account required, Local multiplayer options, Daily challenges, Accessible for blind players

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcEmu free?

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

### Is 1Mazing free?

1Mazing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArcEmu or 1Mazing?

1Mazing is rated higher. ArcEmu averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while 1Mazing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ArcEmu or 1Mazing have ads?

Neither ArcEmu nor 1Mazing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcEmu or 1Mazing?

ArcEmu ships an update every 2 weeks, and 1Mazing every 4 days. Most recently, ArcEmu was updated on November 8, 2026 and 1Mazing on November 10, 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.*