# CPCemu vs Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CPCemu at 100% against Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS's 20%. CPCemu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 2) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CPCemu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS has 79 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CPCemu's written reviews are positive against 20% of Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPCemu | Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpcemu/id6502862286/reviews) | **[4.2 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-emulatorgbafcmdnds/id6748065474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rainer Loritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747114031) | [Guangzhou Tianhe District Yongji Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593807025) |

## 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


### Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-emulatorgbafcmdnds/id6748065474)

Relive classic gaming on your mobile device with this emulator. It supports multiple retro console formats, offering a high-fidelity, smooth gameplay experience. Easily manage your game collection with intuitive import and organization tools.

**Highlights:** Supports GBA, FC, MD, NDS formats, Centralized game management, One-click game import, High-precision emulation engine, Smooth gameplay performance, Clean and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent VIP membership | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPCemu free?

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

### Is Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS free?

Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPCemu or Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS?

Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS is rated higher. CPCemu averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS averages 4.2 from 79 ratings.

### Do CPCemu or Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS have ads?

Arcade Emulator：GBA/FC/MD/NDS 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.*