Comparison

Super16Bit vs Gamma

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Super16Bit

Experience classic Super Nintendo games on your Apple device with this advanced emulator. Enjoy features like game controller support, state saving, cheat codes, and optimized video and audio for a smooth retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Game controller support
  • State save and load
  • Cheat code functionality
  • Turbo mode and Rewind
  • External display output
  • iCloud sync for backups
  • Customizable touch screen controls
Features
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An advanced SNES (Super Nintendo) emulator optimized for Apple devices. ・Game controller ・State save ・Cheat code ・Turbo mode, Rewind ・External display output ・Metal rendering video optimized for Apple devices ・AudioUnit low-latency audio optimized for Apple devices ・iCloud sync (backup, restore) ・Touch screen controller layout customization ・Added various other functions *Last Inc. has no relationship with Nintendo. The name "Nintendo" and all related game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

About

Gamma

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation 1 games on your device. It offers enhanced graphics, controller customization, and cloud syncing for save states. Enjoy a superior gaming experience with easy file import and cheat code support.

Highlights
  • Enhanced hi-resolution graphics
  • Customizable controller skins
  • Save state syncing via cloud
  • Cheat codes system
  • Wide file format support
  • Hardware controller support
Features
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You heard about Gamma, the BEST PlayStation(tm) 1 game emulator, now see it for yourself! Gamma is a fully featured video game console emulator that's simple to use. Play your favorite console games in seconds. Gamma has the best looking user interface, complete with instant cover artwork, custom controller skins, previews, save state syncing, and more! It has achievements, enhanced hi-resolution graphics up to 8x resolution, supports external controllers and screen mirroring for multiplayer, and even supports analog controls. There's even a built-in skin editor, a community download center to share saves, and guides for those who are new to emulation. It's easy to use and fun to play! Featuring: Cheat codes system: - Your favorite cheat codes are ready to go Incredibly compatible: - Try your favorite game and be amazed - We have the best game compatibility Graphically superior: - Renders at the highest resolution - Fullscreen stretch mode in landscape viewing - Widescreen options for 3D games - Beautiful controller skins supporting analog controls File support: - CUE+BIN support - CHD, PBP, ISO, and MDS - Multidisc support - 7zip, Zip, RAR, and ECM archives Cheat Codes: - Access all your cheat codes right in the game! Usability: - Screenshots to share the action - Memory card management - Help center with support if you're stuck Hardware Controller Support: - Supports your favorite console, PC bluetooth, and MFi game controllers. - Bluetooth & wired keyboards are also supported! - Analog sticks can be mapped to analog controls on games that support analog sticks! Sync: - Use your Google Drive or DropBox service to sync your files. - Automatically backs up your save states. Import options: - From your browser - From your device's storage that is also easily transferred to by AirDrop - From your desktop, just drag and drop Save States: - Save and load a game at any point. - Automatically save your progress. Controller Skins: - Comes with well-crafted portrait and landscape controllers. - Create your own controller skins. Game Cover Artwork: - Sets your game cover artwork to your titles. Thank you for 15 years of your support! * Gamma is in no way affiliated with Sony, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Sony Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, PlayStation, or any of their products. Gamma is in no way affiliated with PPSSPP, Delta, Folium, and RetroArch. Sony is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Group Corporation. PlayStation, PSone, and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. * Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy Policy and Gamma Service Terms: https://www.zodttd.com/gamma/policy/

Screenshots

Super16Bit4 screens
Gamma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super16Bit at none against Gamma's 5. Super16Bit also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gamma's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 26) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gamma sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Super16Bit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gamma holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gamma has 11K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Super16Bit's written reviews are positive against 84% of Gamma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super16Bit ships an update fortnightly, Gamma every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Super16Bit versus Gamma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper16BitGamma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2611K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLast,Inc.ZODTTD LLC

Customer experience

Super16Bit

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative19.4%

Gamma

All ratings10,559 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews3,090 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.2%

Bugs and requests

Super16Bit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gamma

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when customizing controls
  • Some games freeze or have graphical issues
  • Dropbox sync not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiple controller support
  • Customizable button layouts
  • More display/graphics settings
  • Ability to load .cue files

In-app purchases

None

Super16Bit

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Gamma

Subscriptions4
  • Great Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Fantastic Supporter$1.991 Month
  • Incredible Supporter$4.991 Month
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  • Greatest Supporter Of All Time$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gamma Pro - Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Super16Bit free?
Super16Bit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamma free?
Gamma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Super16Bit or Gamma?
Gamma is rated higher. Super16Bit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Gamma averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Super16Bit or Gamma have ads?
Gamma shows ads; Super16Bit does not.
Which is updated more often, Super16Bit or Gamma?
Super16Bit ships an update fortnightly, and Gamma every 5 days. Most recently, Super16Bit was updated on October 19, 2026 and Gamma on November 1, 2026.

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