# SameBoy vs Delta Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: SameBoy at 4.5 against Delta Legacy's 3.2. SameBoy also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 47%). Delta Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SameBoy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Delta Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

SameBoy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SameBoy's written reviews are positive against 47% of Delta Legacy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameBoy | Delta Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295/reviews)** | [3.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delta-legacy/id6504887406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lior Halphon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741211844) | [Testut Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/333195245) |

## 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


### Delta Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delta-legacy/id6504887406)

This application allows users to play Nintendo DS games using a legacy emulator core. It supports importing old save states, offers extensive controller compatibility, and includes features like cheat codes and fast-forwarding.

**Highlights:** Legacy melonDS 0.9.1 core, Import old melonDS save states, Extensive controller support, Save/load and backup save states, Cheat code support (Action Replay), Customizable controller skins, Fast forward and hold button features

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can play old saves
- 👍 Mic support for DS
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Patched old glitches
- 👍 Practical save solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost save states
- 🐛 Can't import saves
- 🐛 Confusing to use
- 🐛 Only supports DS
- 🐛 Crashes when loading saves

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly crashes when loading saves
- Emulator skins won't import correctly
- White screen appears
- Lost all save states after update
- Save data corruption

**Requested features**

- Add Nintendo New 3DS, DSi, and 2DS emulation
- Add fast forward function like original Delta
- Emulate Game Boy Color, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance
- Create a new Nintendo Network for DS (Delta Network)
- Add 3DS emulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SameBoy free?

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

### Is Delta Legacy free?

Delta Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SameBoy or Delta Legacy?

SameBoy is rated higher. SameBoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Delta Legacy averages 3.2 from 78 ratings.

### Do SameBoy or Delta Legacy have ads?

Neither SameBoy nor Delta Legacy shows ads.

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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.*