Comparison

ArcadeBox vs Soulblitz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ArcadeBox

This application serves as a free emulator for GameBoy and GameBoy Color games. It supports iCade controllers and offers customizable game modes. Users can legally add their own purchased ROMs via file sharing.

Highlights
  • GameBoy and GameBoy Color emulation
  • iCade controller compatibility
  • 80s and 90s arcade style design
  • Color or green game mode
  • Supports user-added ROMs
Features
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"ArcadeBox" is a free emulator for GameBoy, GameBoyColor. The emulator is free, what you pay (at the price indicated in the App Store for downloading the app ArcadeBox) is the ROM of the ArkAttack game (COLOR version, copyright Gianluca Natalini 2024) already pre-installed inside the ArcadeBox emulator. To add new ROMs: ArcadeBox allows the installation (using file sharing or the FILE application - copy/paste or share with or AirDrop, see screenshots of the app) of additional original ROMs for GameBoy, purchased by You in other stores. Please remember that downloading ROMs from internet is ILLEGAL; you can therefore only install the ROMs that you have regularly purchased and for which you have the license to use. COMPLIANCE with the LAWS / COPYRIGHT for the ROMs is your responsibility. Features: - compatible with iCade - 80s and 90s arcade style console/controller - color or green game mode (green phosphors, it depends on the installed ROM) LICENSE for ArcadeBox: - ArcadeBox is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 License. LICENSE for ArkAttack ROM: - ArkAttack ROM is NOT FREE (copyright: Gianluca Natalini 2024).

About

Soulblitz

Features
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Drop into fast-paced roguelike arena battles that last just 3 minutes. Pick your hero, survive deadly waves of enemies, choose powerful weapon upgrades, and evolve your build to become unstoppable. Soulblitz is the action survivors game designed for quick sessions with deep replayability. SURVIVE THE ARENA Each run throws you into a procedural arena filled with enemies that grow stronger every wave. Six waves stand between you and victory. Dodge, fight, and outplay 64+ enemy variants across 8 deadly archetypes. Every run is different — every decision matters. 12 UNIQUE HEROES Start with 3 unlocked heroes and earn your way to a roster of 12. Each hero brings a distinct playstyle to the arena. Unlock new characters by collecting Souls, completing achievements, and reaching milestones. Find the hero that matches your strategy. 12 WEAPONS & EVOLUTIONS Collect Common, Rare, and Epic weapons during your run. Stack the same weapon three times to trigger a powerful Evolution — a transformed version with devastating new abilities. With 6 level-up choices per run, every combination creates a unique build. QUICK RUNS, DEEP STRATEGY Soulblitz is built for 3-minute micro-runs that fit into any break. But don't let the short sessions fool you — the roguelike weapon selection, hero synergies, and evolving difficulty curve create layers of strategy that keep you coming back for one more run. DAILY QUESTS & WEEKLY CHALLENGES Complete daily quests to earn bonus Souls and build streaks for bigger rewards. Take on weekly challenges with unique modifiers that test your skills in new ways. There's always a reason to jump back in. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD Compare your best runs against other players. Track your kills, survival time, and highest wave reached. Push your limits and claim your spot at the top. COLLECT & PROGRESS Build your hero collection, unlock milestones, and track your lifetime stats. Every run contributes to your overall progression — even a tough defeat earns you Souls to spend on unlocks and upgrades. BONUS WHEEL Spin the daily bonus wheel for free Souls. Come back every day for your free spin and watch your collection grow. FAIR & RESPECTFUL No forced ads — ever. Soulblitz uses optional rewarded videos only. Watch when you want for bonus rewards. No paywalls blocking your progress. Play the full game without spending a cent. PLAY ANYWHERE Fully playable offline. Your progress saves automatically. Jump in on the bus, during lunch, or before bed — your arena is always ready. KEY FEATURES • 3-minute roguelike arena battles • 12 playable heroes with unique abilities • 12 weapons with powerful Evolution upgrades • 64+ procedural enemy variants • 6 waves of escalating difficulty per run • Daily quests with streak rewards • Weekly challenge modes • Leaderboard rankings • Hero collection milestones • Daily bonus wheel • No forced ads — 100% optional rewarded video • Full offline support Download Soulblitz now and see how long you can survive!

Screenshots

ArcadeBox4 screens
Soulblitz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Soulblitz at Free against ArcadeBox's $0.99. Soulblitz also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). ArcadeBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Soulblitz is free to download; ArcadeBox costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArcadeBox versus Soulblitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadeBoxSoulblitz
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB60 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniBayram Uslu

In-app purchases

None

ArcadeBox

No in-app purchases

None

Soulblitz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcadeBox free?
ArcadeBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soulblitz free?
Soulblitz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcadeBox or Soulblitz have ads?
Soulblitz shows ads; ArcadeBox does not.

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