# EmuGBC XL vs OpenConsole

The clearest difference is ads: OpenConsole at none against EmuGBC XL's shown. OpenConsole also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). EmuGBC XL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EmuGBC XL against 5.0 for OpenConsole. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenConsole has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | EmuGBC XL | OpenConsole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emugbc-xl/id6499107016/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) | [AeriCast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629924740) |

## 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


### OpenConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866)

This app offers instant access to a library of AI-generated cloud games and allows you to play your legally owned retro game ROMs on various classic console emulators. Enjoy smooth gameplay with hardware acceleration and customizable controls, with cloud saves for seamless progression.

**Highlights:** AI-generated cloud games, Retro console emulation (NES, SNES, PS1, N64, etc.), Hardware-accelerated rendering, On-screen touch controls, MFi and Bluetooth controller support, Save states and cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EmuGBC XL free?

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

### Is OpenConsole free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EmuGBC XL or OpenConsole?

EmuGBC XL and OpenConsole are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do EmuGBC XL or OpenConsole have ads?

EmuGBC XL shows ads; OpenConsole 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.*