# SameBoy vs GenZD Zero

The clearest difference is update cadence: GenZD Zero at every 10 days against SameBoy's every 4 months. SameBoy's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 GenZD Zero 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 4.4 for GenZD Zero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SameBoy's written reviews are positive against 69% of GenZD Zero's.

SameBoy ships an update every 4 months, GenZD Zero every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameBoy | GenZD Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295/reviews)** | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genzd-zero/id6705128370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lior Halphon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741211844) | [Infinite Evolution Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/382641860) |

## 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


### GenZD Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genzd-zero/id6705128370)

Run classic idTech 1 games and community mods on your iOS device with modern rendering capabilities. Enjoy enhanced graphics, custom controls, and controller support. You must provide your own game files.

**Highlights:** idTech 1 game engine support, Modern 3D rendering, Widescreen graphics, Dynamic lighting, Customizable touch controls, Game controller support, Local multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SameBoy free?

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

### Is GenZD Zero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SameBoy or GenZD Zero?

SameBoy is rated higher. SameBoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while GenZD Zero averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.

### Do SameBoy or GenZD Zero have ads?

Neither SameBoy nor GenZD Zero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SameBoy or GenZD Zero?

SameBoy ships an update every 4 months, and GenZD Zero every 10 days. Most recently, SameBoy was updated on September 18, 2026 and GenZD Zero on September 18, 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.*