# EmuNES XL vs Linking Boy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linking Boy at 78% against EmuNES XL's 0%. Linking Boy also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). EmuNES XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Linking Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linking Boy has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EmuNES XL's written reviews are positive against 78% of Linking Boy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EmuNES XL | Linking Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emunes-xl/id6502746451/reviews) | **[4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linking-boy/id6695762604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of 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

### EmuNES XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emunes-xl/id6502746451)

Experience classic 8-bit gaming with this emulator that perfectly recreates the graphics, sound, and peripherals of the NES/Famicom. Load your ROMs and enjoy fullscreen, fast gameplay with ease.

**Highlights:** NES/Famicom emulation, Accurate graphics and sound, Joypad and zapper gun support, Fullscreen gameplay, Fast and easy to use, ROM loading

**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 EmuNES XL free?

EmuNES 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, EmuNES XL or Linking Boy?

Linking Boy is rated higher. EmuNES XL averages 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Linking Boy averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.

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

EmuNES 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.*