Comparison

NiN10 vs Plume!

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

Plume!

This app allows you to play classic Dreamcast games on your iPhone. It offers a polished library, customizable graphics, and flexible control options for both handheld and TV play. Easily import your game titles and enhance their visuals for a modern gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Dreamcast emulation on iPhone
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Bluetooth gamepad support
  • Console mode for TV play
  • Advanced graphics tuning
  • Save states and VMU support
  • RetroAchievements integration
Features
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Plume is a Dreamcast emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A polished library, deep graphics options, and controls for handheld play and couch co-op. Add games through the Files app, AirDrop, or the Share sheet. Supported formats include GDI, CDI, CHD, CUE, ISO, M3U, ELF, ZIP, and 7Z. Retail BIOS files are optional. Turn on Fast Boot to skip the splash, or add dc_boot.bin and dc_flash.bin from hardware you own for the full boot sequence. LIBRARY Your collection lives in one place with cover art, metadata, favorites, and play time. Every menu can show as Tiles or a List. After you run a game, Plume grades how it performs on your device (Excellent, Good, Playable, and more) so you know what to expect before you boot. Add any game to your Home Screen. CONTROLS Use fully customizable on-screen controls, or pair a Bluetooth gamepad in iOS Settings and remap every button in Plume. Dreamcast has four controller ports, and each port can hold a standard controller, arcade stick, twin stick, racing controller, fishing controller, light gun, maracas, train, rhythm or dance controller, keyboard, or mouse, each with its own touch layout. Touch controls fill port 1 when nothing else is connected. Rumble and haptics are built in. CONSOLE MODE Mirror your screen to a TV over AirPlay or HDMI. In Console mode the game renders on the big screen while your iPhone stays the controller. GRAPHICS AND PERFORMANCE Tune internal resolution, aspect ratio, CRT shaders, texture filtering, HDR, and upscaling. MetalFX upscaling and FSR 3 frame generation are available on supported devices. HD texture packs, neural upscale models, and Upscale Studio help older games look sharper. A live HUD shows FPS, frame time, CPU, RAM, and more. SAVE STATES AND VMU Save and load states from the in-game menu. Slots appear on library covers for quick resume. Per-game VMU files keep memory cards where they belong. CHEATS Add cheat codes by hand or import them for each game. RETROACHIEVEMENTS Sign in to RetroAchievements and earn badges while you play. Hardcore mode disables save states for a classic challenge. EXTRACT Hold a game in the library to extract its music, videos, and pictures from your own disc. CAPTURE AND SHARE Take screenshots and record gameplay in-game. Save them to Documents or Photos, or attach a capture to a save-state slot as a visual bookmark. SOUND AND STYLE Menu music from downloadable tracks, your own imports, or songs from your Apple Music library. Themes give you control over colors, fonts, corners, and accessibility, including Bold Text and Button Shapes when iOS has them on. REQUIREMENTS Plume runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later, and on Mac computers with Apple silicon running macOS 14 or later. Your device may warm up during play, and heavy 3D games may not reach full speed on older devices. LEGAL Plume does not include commercial games or a retail BIOS. You are responsible for content you import. Only use game files and firmware you legally own. Dreamcast is a trademark of SEGA. Plume is not affiliated with or endorsed by SEGA.

Screenshots

NiN104 screens
Plume!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NiN10 at Free against Plume!'s $0.99. NiN10 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Plume!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On 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

NiN10 is free to download; Plume! costs $0.99 up front. NiN10 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Plume! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plume! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of NiN10's written reviews are positive against 83% of Plume!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NiN10 ships an update fortnightly, Plume! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
NiN10 versus Plume!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiN10Plume!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique EnguixDylan Mathurin

Customer experience

NiN10

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

Plume!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

NiN10

One-time8
  • Nintendo DS$0.99
  • Nintendo 64$0.99
  • Virtual Boy$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Famicom Disk System$0.99
  • Game Boy & Game Boy Color$0.99
  • Game Boy Advance$0.99
  • Super Nintendo$0.99
  • NiN10$2.99
1 purchases

Plume!

One-time1
  • Tip $1$0.99

Questions

Is NiN10 free?
NiN10 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plume! free?
Plume! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NiN10 or Plume!?
Plume! is rated higher. NiN10 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Plume! averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do NiN10 or Plume! have ads?
Neither NiN10 nor Plume! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NiN10 or Plume!?
NiN10 ships an update fortnightly, and Plume! every 2 months. Most recently, NiN10 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plume! on October 31, 2026.

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