Comparison

Firmware upgrader vs EmuCool

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

Head to head
About

Firmware upgrader

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为公司客户提供的通用蓝牙WiFi二合一模块的APP, 帮用户提供升级设备服务

About

EmuCool

Relive classic gaming on your iPhone with this emulator supporting multiple retro consoles. It offers advanced visual filters, a smart save system with multiple slots, and personalized game settings. Customize your experience with unique themes and in-game notes.

Highlights
  • Supports 6 classic gaming platforms
  • Advanced visual filters (CRT, VHS, etc.)
  • Smart save system with auto-save and 10 slots
  • Per-game configuration for display and settings
  • Customizable cover art and game notes
  • In-game screenshot functionality
Features
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EmuCool is a multi-platform retro game emulator for iOS, supporting six classic gaming platforms: NES, Game Boy/Color, Game Boy Advance, NDS, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and Super Nintendo. Whether you're a nostalgic player or a retro gaming enthusiast, EmuCool lets you relive the classics on your iPhone. Highly Optimized Filters: - CRT: Simulates the geometric curvature, scanlines, and phosphor mask of vintage CRT displays. - Scanlines: Classic scanline effect. - NTSC: Simulates NTSC TV signal color bleeding and scanline effects. - LCD: Simulates the grid and color characteristics of handheld LCD screens. - VHS: Simulates VHS tape distortion and noise effects. - Normal2x: Sharp pixel upscaling. - xBRZ: Modern smoothing filter for pixel art. Convenient Smart Save System: - Auto Save: Automatically saves progress when exiting the game, continue where you left off next time. - Multiple Save Slots: 10 manual save slots per game for trying different game paths. - Save Preview: Each save comes with a thumbnail preview for quick identification. - Battery Save: Supports in-game SRAM saves. - Save Rename: Easier save management. Personalized Settings: - Per-Game Configuration: Set display filters, linear filtering, and other options individually for each game. - Global/Independent Toggle: Choose to follow global settings or use game-specific configurations. - Orientation Preference: Supports force landscape, force portrait, or follow system. - Custom Cover Art: Add, replace, or remove cover art for each game. Refined Visual Design: - Warm Retro Color Palette: A color scheme inspired by coffee, wood, and vintage game consoles. - Platform-Themed Backgrounds: Each platform has its unique visual theme. - Smooth Interactive Animations: Virtual buttons with 3D tilt feedback for enhanced tactile feel. - Card-Style Menus: Consistent visual style, clean and easy to use. Unique and Convenient Game Notes: - Add personal notes for each game. - Record walkthrough tips, cheats, or memories. - Quick access to notes in-game. In-Game Screenshot: - One-tap screenshot in-game, high-fidelity original pixel quality. - Automatically saves to system photo album. Important Notice EmuCool does not include any game files or copyrighted content. You must provide your own legally obtained game files and comply with local laws. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://emuload-dev.github.io/emu-privacy.txt

Screenshots

Firmware upgrader4 screens
EmuCool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Firmware upgrader at 12.0 against EmuCool's 18.5. On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Firmware upgrader versus EmuCool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirmware upgraderEmuCool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB27 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developer深圳市集智电子有限公司贝蓓 范

In-app purchases

None

Firmware upgrader

No in-app purchases

None

EmuCool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firmware upgrader free?
Firmware upgrader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmuCool free?
EmuCool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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