Comparison

NiN10 vs Spacebound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NiN10

Experience classic gaming from NES, SNES, Game Boy, and more on your iOS device. This emulator offers intuitive controls, save states, and advanced features like gesture and voice recognition for an enhanced retro experience.

Highlights
  • Supports NES, SNES, GBA, GB, GBC, FDS
  • Intuitive user-friendly interface
  • Bluetooth controller compatibility
  • Save and load game states
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Gesture and voice recognition controls
  • OCR for on-screen text
Features
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Relive the nostalgia of classic NES, Famicom Disk System, SuperNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64/64DD, Nintendo DS, Virtual Boy gaming on your iOS device (iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch) with NiN10, our NES/Famicom Disk System/SuperNES/Game Boy/Game Boy Color/Game Boy Advance/Nintendo 64/Nintendo DS/Virtual Boy Emulator. Key Features: · High Compatibility: Enjoy a vast library of NES, Famicom Disk System, SuperNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64/64DD, Nintendo DS and Virtual Boy titles using .nes, .fds, .smc, .sfc, .gb, .gbc, .gba, .n64, .z64, .v64, .nds, .n64dd, .ndd, .d64, .vb and .zip file formats. Users are responsible for ensuring that any ROMs they use are legally obtained. · Intuitive Design: Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for easy navigation and seamless gameplay for both portrait and landscape orientations. · Simplified Experience: Immerse yourself in retro gaming without the clutter of internet connections. · Bluetooth Compatibility: Dive into timeless favorites with seamless compatibility for Bluetooth controllers. · Save States: Save and load game states easily. · Auto-fire: Added switches to enable auto-fire for the A and B buttons. · Customizable button layouts: Edit the button positions for each orientation and enjoy full compatibility with shells like GAMEBABY and PlayCase. · Compact Size: With minimal storage requirements, NiN10 won't weigh down your device. · Privacy Assurance: Rest easy knowing your information remains secure, as NiN10 doesn't save any user data. · Gesture Recognition: Allow users to use facial expressions as buttons to enhance accessibility for those with disabilities. Current gestures include head rotation, eye tracking, left and right eye winking, eyebrow raising, and mouth opening. For better gesture recognition, make sure to be in a well-lit area, have the camera properly framed to your face, and try to keep it steady for accurate detection. · Voice Recognition: Control gameplay actions and button presses using your voice. · OCR: Reads on-screen game text aloud, with optional voice translation. · Screen filters: Enjoy a more authentic and customizable retro experience with CRT and scanline filters. · Fast forward: Speed through gameplay with the new fast forward mode. Relive the magic of NES, Famicom Disk System, SuperNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64/64DD, Nintendo DS, Virtual Boy classics anywhere, anytime, with NiN10 for iOS. * NiN10 is not affiliated with Nintendo in any way. The name "Nintendo" and all associated game console names are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.

About

Spacebound

Features
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Spacebound: Track Every Rocket Launch Never miss a launch again – past, present, or upcoming! • Follow every liftoff – live updates in real time • Explore all launches – history and future missions in one app • Build your watchlist – save the rockets you care about • Dive into the details – rockets, payloads, and mission info Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NiN104 screens
Spacebound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NiN10 at 4 against Spacebound's 1. NiN10 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NiN10 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Spacebound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NiN10 versus Spacebound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiN10Spacebound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique EnguixRobert Clegg

In-app purchases

8 purchases

NiN10

One-time8
  • Nintendo DS$0.99
  • Nintendo 64$0.99
  • Virtual Boy$0.99
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  • Famicom Disk System$0.99
  • Game Boy & Game Boy Color$0.99
  • Game Boy Advance$0.99
  • Super Nintendo$0.99
  • NiN10$2.99
2 purchases

Spacebound

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access1 Month trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is NiN10 free?
NiN10 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spacebound free?
Spacebound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NiN10 or Spacebound have ads?
Neither NiN10 nor Spacebound shows ads.

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