Super16Bit vs Linking Boy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Linking Boy
Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.
- Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation
- Link cable multiplayer
- RetroAchievements support
- Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down)
- Cheat support
- Customizable virtual controls
- Save states
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Linkboy is the successor to the popular My Boy! emulator, offering fastest GBA/GBC/GB emulation with unique features like Link and RetroAchievements. KEY FEATURES • Optimized performance — smooth, efficient emulation with minimal battery use • High compatibility — runs nearly all games flawlessly • Link cable emulation — play up to 4 players via local network or on the same device • RetroAchievements support — unlock achievements while you play • Speed control — fast-forward up to 100× or slow down for detailed play. • Cheat support — codes for multiple systems • Cartridge features emulation — gyroscope, light sensor, rumble • Controller & keyboard support — flexible many-to-many button mappings • Customizable virtual controls — move, resize, and configure buttons freely • Save states — multiple slots, save and load anytime • Visual enhancements — combine multiple GPU shaders for a new look • Manage game folders — easily add, remove, or organize your game collection • Modern UI — clean design with Material You styling DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by Nintendo, its affiliates, or subsidiaries. No games are included. Screenshots feature either public domain titles or copyrighted works owned by their respective rights holders. IGRS Rating: 3+ — by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super16Bit at none against Linking Boy's 1. Super16Bit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Linking Boy's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super16Bit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super16Bit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Super16Bit's written reviews are positive against 80% of Linking Boy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Super16Bit ships an update fortnightly, Linking Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super16Bit | Linking Boy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (26 ratings) — better | 4.2 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Last,Inc. | Pixel Respawn LLC |
Customer experience
Super16Bit
Linking Boy
In-app purchases
Super16Bit
No in-app purchases
Linking Boy
- Premium Features$5.99








