# GBA Emulator vs TierMaker.com

The clearest difference is ads: TierMaker.com at none against GBA Emulator's shown. TierMaker.com also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). GBA Emulator's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 8%) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GBA Emulator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TierMaker.com sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TierMaker.com holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of GBA Emulator's written reviews are positive against 8% of TierMaker.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GBA Emulator ships an update fortnightly, TierMaker.com weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GBA Emulator | TierMaker.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gba-emulator-retro-games/id6502157237/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiermakercom/id6744654563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 8.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 314 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) | [Tastier Adventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808719426) |

## What reviewers say

### GBA Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gba-emulator-retro-games/id6502157237)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Relive classic gaming with this comprehensive emulator supporting a vast array of retro consoles. Save progress, fast-forward, customize controls, and even play with friends. Explore game facts and quizzes to enhance your retro experience.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple classic game consoles, Save and load game states, Fast forward gameplay, Customizable controller skins, Multiplayer support, Community game sharing

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Game Emulator | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Game Emulator | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Game Emulator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Game Emulator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Game Emulator | $6.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium Game Emulator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Game Emulator | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Game Emulator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Game Emulator | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Game Emulator | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Game Emulator | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Great game
- 🎮 Enjoyable emulation experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with ROMs
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 💸 Excessive ads and premium paywall
- 🔇 Missing audio/sound

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on startup
- Inability to download/play certain games

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust controller transparency
- Support for more game systems (N64, DS)


### TierMaker.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiermakercom/id6744654563)

Create and share custom tier lists with millions of available templates. Enjoy an ad-free experience with higher quality downloads and an improved mobile layout for faster creation. A free version is available on the website.

**Highlights:** Create custom tier lists, Millions of templates available, Ad-free experience, High-quality downloads, Improved mobile layout, Share tier lists

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TierMaker Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| TierMaker Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| TierMaker Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Best version
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forces subscription
- 💰 Money hungry
- 💰 Basically useless without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issue prevents usage

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GBA Emulator free?

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

### Is TierMaker.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GBA Emulator or TierMaker.com?

TierMaker.com is rated higher. GBA Emulator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while TierMaker.com averages 4.2 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do GBA Emulator or TierMaker.com have ads?

GBA Emulator shows ads; TierMaker.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, GBA Emulator or TierMaker.com?

GBA Emulator ships an update fortnightly, and TierMaker.com weekly. Most recently, GBA Emulator was updated on October 30, 2026 and TierMaker.com on October 30, 2026.

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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.*