# eNES vs Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Controller BT/LE at 5.0 against eNES's 4.4. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). eNES's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 1). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eNES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eNES has 183 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eNES | Bluetooth Controller BT/LE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enes-nes-and-snes-retro-emu/id6499447166/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-controller-btle/id6739386030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **183** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | #134 |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia La Spina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489624695) | [Alper Vural](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728214585) |

## What reviewers say

### eNES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enes-nes-and-snes-retro-emu/id6499447166)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Relive classic NES and SNES gaming on iOS with this lightweight retro emulator. Enjoy features like automatic saving, external controller support, and customizable on-screen controls for an optimized nostalgic experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic saving and auto-load, External controller compatibility, Customizable on-screen controller, Audio filtering and sampling, Scanline visualization, Automatic .nes file import, Battery optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eNES PRO mounth sub | $0.99 | per month |
| eNES Subscription yearly | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great emulator for retro games
- 🚀 Supports Dendy, Sega, and SNES games
- 📦 Lightweight and easy to use
- 🌟 Good support from developers
- ✅ No ads reported by one user

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls are difficult and unresponsive
- 👎 Directional buttons are problematic
- 👎 Games often unplayable due to controls
- 👎 Lacks essential buttons like reset
- 👎 Some games have missing audio tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Reset button missing
- Games cannot be restarted
- Audio issues with missing tracks
- Back button doesn't work occasionally
- Diagonal directions don't work

**Requested features**

- Add Game Genie codes function
- Improve D-pad for sliding
- Add customization to button layout
- Support for Bluetooth controllers
- Add reset button functionality


### Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-controller-btle/id6739386030)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows developers and hobbyists to test and control Bluetooth devices, particularly those using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It offers modes for BLE communication with various devices and for interacting with Bluetooth-enabled gamepads and controllers.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) testing, Control Bluetooth-enabled gamepads, Terminal modes for data transfer, Support for ESP modules and custom devices, Optimized for smartphones and smartwatches

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eNES free?

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

### Is Bluetooth Controller BT/LE free?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eNES or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE is rated higher. eNES averages 4.4 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Bluetooth Controller BT/LE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do eNES or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE have ads?

eNES shows ads; Bluetooth Controller BT/LE does not.

### Which is updated more often, eNES or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE?

eNES ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bluetooth Controller BT/LE every 3 weeks. Most recently, eNES was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bluetooth Controller BT/LE on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, eNES or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE?

eNES currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Bluetooth Controller BT/LE at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*