# CPCemu vs gba emulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CPCemu at 100% against gba emulator's 43%. CPCemu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). gba emulator's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. gba emulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CPCemu asks for nothing beyond the download.

gba emulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: gba emulator has 482 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CPCemu's written reviews are positive against 43% of gba emulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPCemu | gba emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpcemu/id6502862286/reviews) | **[4.6 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gba-emulator-retro-game/id6517354474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rainer Loritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747114031) | [滨 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740769819) |

## What reviewers say

### CPCemu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpcemu/id6502862286)

Experience the Amstrad CPC, an 8-bit computer from the 1980s, on your modern device. Play classic games, explore demos, or learn Z80 programming with highly accurate graphics and sound emulation.

**Highlights:** Amstrad CPC emulation, High graphics and sound accuracy, Touchscreen joystick emulation, M4 Board emulation (SD card, internet), V9990 graphics processor emulation, Save and reload emulation states, Real-time and turbo emulation modes, Integrated monitor program (debugger)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### gba emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gba-emulator-retro-game/id6517354474)

Relive classic Game Boy Advance games on your iOS device. This emulator offers an authentic gaming experience with support for .gba and .zip files, virtual controllers, and customizable options.

**Highlights:** Play GBA games on iOS, Supports .gba and .zip formats, Virtual controllers, Customizable options, Quick access to games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tipping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove video ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Runs smooth, no lag
- 👍 Good compatibility
- 👍 Stable application
- 👍 Works on older iPhones

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashing consistently
- 🐛 Game crashes and save deletion
- 🐛 Can't play without internet
- 🐛 Loading takes too much time

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes before first arena and save deletes
- App deleted after trying cheat code
- Games no longer run after new iOS update
- Lagging issues
- Save file loading issues

**Requested features**

- Add link cable simulation option for trading Pokémon
- Option to open 2 games simultaneously for trading
- More details on development for configuration options
- Ability to import and export saves
- Add Sonic Triple Trouble 16 bit on GBA


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPCemu free?

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

### Is gba emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CPCemu or gba emulator?

gba emulator is rated higher. CPCemu averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while gba emulator averages 4.6 from 482 ratings.

### Do CPCemu or gba emulator have ads?

gba emulator shows ads; CPCemu 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.*