# EmuNES XL vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against EmuNES XL's 3.6. Retro Cloud Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). EmuNES XL's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EmuNES XL has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | EmuNES XL | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emunes-xl/id6502746451/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## 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


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Legacy gaming emulation, iCloud ROM storage, Libretro cores integration, Companion app for ROM management, Gamepad/keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EmuNES XL free?

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

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EmuNES XL or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. EmuNES XL averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EmuNES XL or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

EmuNES XL shows ads; Retro Cloud Player 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.*