# Lume Emulator vs Forest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forest at 100% against Lume Emulator's 38%. Forest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Lume Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Forest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lume Emulator has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Lume Emulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forest's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lume Emulator | Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-emulator/id6505037244/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-run/id6757683875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Grynblat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535378193) | [Joel Brecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019) |

## What reviewers say

### Lume Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-emulator/id6505037244)

Experience classic video games on your mobile device with this emulator. It offers high-quality emulation for multiple retro consoles, allowing you to save progress and enjoy seamless gameplay. Play legally with your own ROMs or free-to-play options.

**Highlights:** Wide console support, High-quality emulation, Save and load states, Fast and lightweight performance, Legal ROM usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-run/id6757683875)

Guide a swift fox through a vibrant, endless forest. Master precision controls to jump, soar, and dash through challenges, collecting power-ups and competing on global leaderboards. Enjoy a premium, uninterrupted gaming experience with stunning visual effects and a dynamic environment.

**Highlights:** Precision jump controls, Dynamic day-night cycle, Weather systems, Power-up pickups, Game Center leaderboards, Stunning particle effects

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lume Emulator free?

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

### Is Forest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lume Emulator or Forest?

Forest is rated higher. Lume Emulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Forest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lume Emulator or Forest have ads?

Neither Lume Emulator nor Forest shows ads.

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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.*