# SameBoy vs Revo Launcher

The clearest difference is rating: SameBoy at 4.5 against Revo Launcher's 3.8. SameBoy also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Revo Launcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, 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. Revo Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

SameBoy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SameBoy has 110 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of SameBoy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Revo Launcher's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | SameBoy | Revo Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sameboy/id6496971295/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revo-launcher/id6807192437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 142 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) | [Mario Ramon Fernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807192439) |

## 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, Apple Watch app

**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


### Revo Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revo-launcher/id6807192437)

Transform your phone's look with custom animations and themes. Create dynamic icons and banners that launch apps, webpages, or games. Discover and share content with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Custom icon and banner animations, Link channels to apps, webpages, or games, Changeable app themes, In-app Content Hub for user-created content, Dynamic home menu customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SameBoy free?

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

### Is Revo Launcher free?

Revo Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SameBoy or Revo Launcher?

SameBoy is rated higher. SameBoy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Revo Launcher averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do SameBoy or Revo Launcher have ads?

Neither SameBoy nor Revo Launcher 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.*