# SameBoy vs Wallpapers console retro games

SameBoy and Wallpapers console retro games both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of SameBoy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wallpapers console retro games's. SameBoy also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Wallpapers console retro games's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SameBoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Wallpapers console retro games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SameBoy against 4.6 for Wallpapers console retro games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SameBoy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wallpapers console retro games's.

SameBoy ships an update every 4 months, Wallpapers console retro games monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameBoy | Wallpapers console retro games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295/reviews) | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-console-retro-games/id6499171243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lior Halphon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741211844) | [Pibardos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552646666) |

## What reviewers say

### SameBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295)

Experience classic handheld gaming with a highly accurate emulator for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy. Enjoy advanced features like save states, rumble support, and controller compatibility. Play on your Apple Watch and customize your experience with various filters and themes.

**Highlights:** Accurate Game Boy emulation, Save states with gesture support, Rumble support, Apple Watch playability, Scaling filters, Game Boy Camera emulation, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Supporter Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Supporter Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Theme Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| SameBoy for Apple Watch | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads or intrusive monetization
- 🎮 Highly accurate Game Boy/GBC emulation
- 💡 Innovative gesture controls (swipe to save/load/fast-forward)
- 🎨 Beautiful, authentic design with multiple themes
- ⚙️ Extensive customization and emulation options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Apple Watch support requires paid subscription
- 🐛 iPad portrait mode menu bug
- ❌ No Game Boy Advance emulation despite claims
- 🎮 Small button sizes for large hands
- ⚠️ Cheats feature limited or non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- iPad portrait mode triggers menu on A button/Up arrow press
- Game Boy Camera crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max when switching cameras
- Rewind function causes game data loss in some titles
- 200% and 400% speed boost settings don't work
- Cheats don't function properly for certain games

**Requested features**

- Game Boy Advance emulation support
- Cheat code functionality
- Multiplayer/wireless linking for Pokémon games
- Online multiplayer support
- Adjustable screen and button sizes


### Wallpapers console retro games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpapers-console-retro-games/id6499171243)

Discover high-quality, nostalgic wallpapers from classic gaming consoles like GameBoy and Game Boy Advance. Easily download and set backgrounds for your phone's lock and home screens. The collection is regularly updated with new designs.

**Highlights:** Exclusive retro console wallpaper collection, High-resolution backgrounds, Easy download and set functionality, Supports GameBoy, Game Boy Advance, and DS, Regular updates with new designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SameBoy free?

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

### Is Wallpapers console retro games free?

Wallpapers console retro games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SameBoy or Wallpapers console retro games?

Wallpapers console retro games is rated higher. SameBoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Wallpapers console retro games averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do SameBoy or Wallpapers console retro games have ads?

Neither SameBoy nor Wallpapers console retro games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SameBoy or Wallpapers console retro games?

SameBoy ships an update every 4 months, and Wallpapers console retro games monthly. Most recently, SameBoy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Wallpapers console retro games on September 20, 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.*