gba emulator vs Valomate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
gba emulator
Relive classic Game Boy Advance games on your iOS device. This emulator offers an authentic gaming experience with support for .gba and .zip files, virtual controllers, and customizable options.
- Play GBA games on iOS
- Supports .gba and .zip formats
- Virtual controllers
- Customizable options
- Quick access to games
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Welcome to use our GBA emulator! This application enables you to relive the classic Game Boy Advance games on your iOS device. We are committed to providing the most authentic gaming experience, supporting.gba and.zip formats, allowing you to play your favorite games anytime and anywhere. Special features include quick access, virtual controllers, and highly customizable options to ensure you can set up the game according to your personal preferences. Enjoy the gaming fun on your iPhone or iPad. Download now and experience the perfect combination of nostalgia and convenience!
Valomate
Discover and save VALORANT lineups with detailed guides and video tutorials. Filter by map, agent, ability, and side to find the perfect strategy for any situation. Organize your favorite lineups for quick access before and during matches.
- Lineup search with map, agent, ability, and side filters
- Video tutorials and detailed guides for each lineup
- Bookmark favorite lineups for quick access
- View popular and latest lineups
- Multi-language support in 30+ languages
- Organize and manage saved strategies
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Valomate is the ultimate companion app for finding VALORANT lineups. Filter by map, agent, ability, and side to quickly discover the perfect lineup and get ready for your matches. ◇ Lineup Search Find the ideal lineup for any situation. Filter by map, agent, ability, and side (Attack/Defense). Each lineup includes pin locations on the map, video tutorials, and detailed guides so you can put them into practice right away. ◇ Bookmarks Bookmark your favorite lineups for quick access before a match. Filter by map and side, and sort by bookmark order or map name. Review your saved strategies anytime. ◇ Popular & Latest Lineups On the home screen, check out the most-viewed popular lineups and the newest additions. Catch up on the lineups worth knowing, efficiently. ◇ Multi-Language Support Available in 30+ languages including English and Japanese, so players around the world can use it in their own language. ◇ Perfect For ・Players who want to memorize lineups efficiently ・Competitive players who need quick access before and during matches ・Players who want to organize and manage their favorite strategies
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Valomate at none against gba emulator's 3. Valomate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). gba emulator's advantage is ratings volume (481 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. gba emulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Valomate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Valomate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: gba emulator has 481 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
gba emulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Valomate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | gba emulator | Valomate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (481 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 481 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 滨 李 | Satoru Inoue |
Bugs and requests
gba emulator
Reported bugs
28 issues- Game crashes before first arena and save deletes
- App deleted after trying cheat code
- Games no longer run after new iOS update
- Lagging issues
- Save file loading issues
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- Choppy music
- Speed becomes slow when using cheats
- Games not loading after login
- Game crashes and save deletion
- Cannot play downloaded games
- Cannot play without internet
- Cannot delete files from within the app
- Cannot remove touch keys after purchase
- Games freezing after short playtime
- Cheat codes not working
- Link cable simulation not available
- Opening 2 games simultaneously not available
- Rewind button not working
- Speed-up button requires constant pressing
- Cannot import/export saves
- Games not rendering
- Game stuck on loading screen
- Dragon Quest Monsters not playable after story
- Save progress overwritten
- App is in Chinese/English only
- Button haptics not available
- Upscaler cannot be changed or turned off
- No English instructions
Requested features
30 requests- Add link cable simulation option for trading Pokémon
- Option to open 2 games simultaneously for trading
- More details on development for configuration options
- Ability to import and export saves
- Add Sonic Triple Trouble 16 bit on GBA
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- Bring back rewind feature
- Show cheat codes for shiny Pokémon
- Add option to press and hold speed-up button
- Add combination key settings
- Add more languages (e.g., Spanish, French, Japanese)
- Add English instructions
- Ability to change upscaler or turn it off
- Button haptics
- Fix issue with games not running after iOS update
- Fix lag
- Fix choppy music
- Fix save file loading issues
- Fix game crashing and save deletion
- Fix games not playing after download
- Fix touch keys not removable after purchase
- Fix games freezing after short playtime
- Fix cheat codes not working
- Fix games not running without internet
- Fix ads before starting game
- Fix inability to delete files from within the app
- Fix issue with Pokémon Platinum stuck on loading screen
- Fix issue with Dragon Quest Monsters not playable after story
- Fix issue with save progress being overwritten
- Fix issue with speed becoming slow when using cheats
- Fix issue with games not loading after login
Valomate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
gba emulator
- Tipping$0.99
- Remove video ads$0.99
- Remove advertisements$3.99
Valomate
No in-app purchases
