# NiN10 vs Sakura!

The clearest difference is price: NiN10 at Free against Sakura!'s $0.99. NiN10 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Sakura!'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (90% vs 74%). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

NiN10 is free to download; Sakura! costs $0.99 up front. NiN10 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sakura! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sakura! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of NiN10's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sakura!'s.

NiN10 ships an update fortnightly, Sakura! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NiN10 | Sakura! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nin10-nintendo-emulator/id6503959130/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura/id6764421795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 60 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Enguix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723324154) | [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099) |

## What reviewers say

### NiN10

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nin10-nintendo-emulator/id6503959130)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nintendo DS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nintendo 64 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Virtual Boy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy & Game Boy Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Boy Advance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Nintendo | $0.99 | one-time |
| NiN10 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Sakura!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura/id6764421795)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation One games on your iPhone or iPad. It offers extensive customization for controls, graphics, and performance, providing a console-like experience.

**Highlights:** PlayStation One emulation on iOS, Customizable on-screen controls, Physical gamepad support, Extensive graphics and performance tuning, Support for various game disc formats, Recursive folder scanning for games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1$ | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NiN10 free?

NiN10 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sakura! free?

Sakura! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NiN10 or Sakura!?

Sakura! is rated higher. NiN10 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Sakura! averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do NiN10 or Sakura! have ads?

Neither NiN10 nor Sakura! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NiN10 or Sakura!?

NiN10 ships an update fortnightly, and Sakura! every 2 months. Most recently, NiN10 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sakura! on November 11, 2026.

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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.*