EmuNES XL vs Dolphin Emulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EmuNES XL
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.
- NES/Famicom emulation
- Accurate graphics and sound
- Joypad and zapper gun support
- Fullscreen gameplay
- Fast and easy to use
- ROM loading
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EmuNES XL is a "JSNES" based emulator of the famous 8 bit console NES / Famicom. The application emulates graphics, sounds and peripherals (joypad and zapper gun) to perfection. This NES emulator is fullscreen, fast and very easy to use. Simply load a rom and enjoy!!!
Dolphin Emulator
Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.
- Import game ROMs
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Save and restore progress
- Adjust sound effects
- Ad-free premium option
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EmuNES XL at 3.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.0. EmuNES XL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. EmuNES XL asks for nothing beyond the download.
EmuNES XL holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 196 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of EmuNES XL's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | EmuNES XL | Dolphin Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | 2.0 (196 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 18.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 196 — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffaele Amuso | Irene Klein |
Customer experience
EmuNES XL
Dolphin Emulator
Bugs and requests
EmuNES XL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Dolphin Emulator
Reported bugs
2 issues- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games
In-app purchases
EmuNES XL
No in-app purchases
Dolphin Emulator
- Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
