# EmuGBC XL vs Linking Boy

The clearest difference is rating: EmuGBC XL at 5.0 against Linking Boy's 4.2. EmuGBC XL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Linking Boy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EmuGBC XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

EmuGBC XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linking Boy has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | EmuGBC XL | Linking Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016/reviews)** | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) | [Pixel Respawn LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769243202) |

## What reviewers say

### EmuGBC XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016)

This application emulates classic 8-bit portable game consoles with high accuracy for graphics and sound. It offers a fast, fullscreen, and user-friendly experience, supporting various hardware peripherals for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Accurate graphics and sound emulation, Supports gamepads, joysticks, and keyboards, Fullscreen and fast gameplay, Easy to use interface, Load and play games directly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Linking Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation, Link cable multiplayer, RetroAchievements support, Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down), Cheat support, Customizable virtual controls, Save states

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EmuGBC XL free?

EmuGBC XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Linking Boy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EmuGBC XL or Linking Boy?

EmuGBC XL is rated higher. EmuGBC XL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Linking Boy averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

### Do EmuGBC XL or Linking Boy have ads?

EmuGBC XL shows ads; Linking Boy does not.

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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.*