# Lackin vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lackin at 100% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. Lackin also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 24). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lackin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lackin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lackin's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lackin | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lackin/id6584517994/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lackin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758452967) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Lackin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lackin/id6584517994)

Turn casual hangouts into hilarious photo challenges with friends. Capture unexpected moments and share funny, meme-worthy pictures. Features include location tracking, elevation data, and group management for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Photo challenges for capturing friends, Social sharing of funny moments, Real-time notifications, Location tracking, Elevation data, Group member management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lackin Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lackin Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Import game ROMs, Portrait and landscape modes, Save and restore progress, Adjust sound effects, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lackin free?

Lackin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lackin or Dolphin Emulator?

Lackin is rated higher. Lackin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do Lackin or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Lackin shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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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.*