PPSSPP vs GamePad Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PPSSPP
Experience your favorite PSP titles on your iOS device with high-definition graphics and enhanced features. This emulator allows you to play a vast library of PSP games with excellent performance. Access your own game files or explore free homebrew titles.
- Play PSP games on iOS
- High-definition graphics
- Extra features
- High performance
- Supports ISO/CSO files
- Built-in Homebrew Store
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Play PSP games on your iOS device, in high definition with extra features! PPSSPP is the original and only PSP emulator for mobile devices. It can run nearly all PSP games with great performance on iOS. No games are included with this download. Use your own real PSP games and turn them into .ISO or .CSO files (see the homepage for instructions), or simply play free homemade games, which are available in the built-in "Homebrew Store". PSP is a trademark of Sony. The PPSSPP project is in no way affiliated with Sony.
GamePad Link
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GamePad Link' by 'Crazysoft Limited' Transform your smartphone or tablet into a virtual gamepad IMPORTANT: This is NOT a standalone app! GamePad Link is exclusively designed as a companion app for "Educational Family Games" game. You must have the main "Educational Family Games" game to use this controller app. HOW TO USE: 1. Make sure "Educational Family Games" game is running and waiting on the start screen 2. GamePad Link operates over the local network and must be connected to the same network via WiFi 3. Please ensure "Educational Family Games" and GamePad Link are both connected to the same home network 4. IMPORTANT: Cellular data will not work - WiFi connection is required! FEATURES: • Works on both phones and tablets • Adjustable gamepad size for comfort • Virtual gamepad controls • Haptic feedback • Sound effects • Support for up to 4 players • Zero ads • Completely free Having issues? https://www.crazysoft.gr/gamepad_link.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GamePad Link at none against PPSSPP's 1. PPSSPP's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PPSSPP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GamePad Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
PPSSPP ships an update every 4 weeks, GamePad Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PPSSPP | GamePad Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Rydgård | CrazySoft Limited |
Bugs and requests
PPSSPP
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to load save files
- Controller mapping not working properly
- Certain games not launching or freezing
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for PS2 and PS3 emulation
- Improve save state functionality
- Implement haptic feedback for on-screen controls
- Allow customization of button mapping
- Add portrait mode support
GamePad Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PPSSPP
- PPSSPP Gold$3.99
GamePad Link
No in-app purchases
