Comparison

NiN10 vs Vion

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

Vion

Experience eighth-generation handheld gaming on your Apple device with this emulation app. It supports various game file formats and offers essential controls for a seamless gaming experience. Optimized for newer devices, it provides a robust platform for classic handheld titles.

Highlights
  • Eighth-gen handheld emulation
  • Supports PUP, PKG, VPK, and ZIP game files
  • Landscape and portrait orientation
  • Pause, resume, and stop/exit controls
  • Open-source code available
Features
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Vion is a beautifully designed emulation app bringing eighth-generation handheld emulation to Apple devices For the best performance, newer devices are recommended Compatibility and performance varies depending on your device and the title being played Features - Install PUP firmware files - Install PKG, VPK and ZIP game files - Supports landscape and portrait - Supports pause, resume and stop and exit Source Code Vion is open-source, licensed under GPLv3 for people who want Vion free or to try before buying https://github.com/vion-app-org/vion Vion is in no way affiliated with Sony. "PlayStation" and all associated game controller names are registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation

Screenshots

NiN104 screens
Vion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NiN10 at Free against Vion's $2.99. NiN10 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.2) and device support (4 vs 1). Vion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

NiN10 is free to download; Vion costs $2.99 up front. NiN10 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Vion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NiN10 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of NiN10's written reviews are positive against 67% of Vion's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NiN10 versus Vion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiN10Vion
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (21 ratings) — better3.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique EnguixJarrod Norwell

Customer experience

NiN10

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative12.9%

Vion

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

NiN10

One-time7
  • Nintendo DS$0.99
  • Nintendo 64$0.99
  • Virtual Boy$0.99
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  • Game Boy & Game Boy Color$0.99
  • Game Boy Advance$0.99
  • Super Nintendo$0.99
  • NiN10$2.99
None

Vion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NiN10 free?
NiN10 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vion free?
Vion costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NiN10 or Vion?
NiN10 is rated higher. NiN10 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Vion averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.
Do NiN10 or Vion have ads?
Neither NiN10 nor Vion shows ads.

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