Retro Game Emulator vs GenZD Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Game Emulator
Relive classic gaming experiences with this emulator. It offers full phone compatibility, customizable controller themes, and Bluetooth controller support for an enhanced retro gaming session. Save your progress and pick up where you left off anytime.
- Full phone compatibility
- Customizable controller themes
- Bluetooth controller support
- Save game progress
- Play classic games
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Rediscover the fun of classic games with Retro Game Emulator! Key Features: - Full Phone Compatibility: If you're using a phone, our app ensures smooth gameplay and a delightful experience. - Controller Themes: Improve your gaming with controller themes and skins. Choose your style and adjust the controls to fit your preference. - Bluetooth Controller Support: Connect Bluetooth gamepads and keyboards for an even more enjoyable gaming experience. - Save Feature: Save your game progress and resume playing whenever you want. Try Retro Game Emulator today and relive the best of retro gaming wherever you go! DISCLAIMER: Retro Game Emulator does not supply any games in any manner. Users are responsible for sourcing their games from legally authorized providers. The emulator serves only as a platform to play these games and does not endorse or promote unauthorized game downloads. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/privacy-policy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/terms-conditions Support: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/support License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GenZD Zero
Run classic idTech 1 games and community mods on your iOS device with modern rendering capabilities. Enjoy enhanced graphics, custom controls, and controller support. You must provide your own game files.
- idTech 1 game engine support
- Modern 3D rendering
- Widescreen graphics
- Dynamic lighting
- Customizable touch controls
- Game controller support
- Local multiplayer
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GenZD Zero supports running games using the open-source idTech 1 game engine for iOS, and supports running its "WAD" game files as well as community-developed "MOD" files, all rendered natively using modern technology. It supports several capabilities beyond the original engine, such as modern 3D rendering, widescreen graphics, dynamic lighting, a fully scriptable environment, and much much more. Please note that GenZD Zero does not include content and they must be provided by you. Please use the Files app to move or copy files to the GenZD folder under "On my iPhone" or "On my iPad". Configurations called "Launch Configurations" can be created using a base game file as well as additional MOD files (.pk3 and .zip files). A plethora of content developed by the community is available on the web, and almost all "mods" that use the UDMF or WAD formats are supported. GenZD Zero supports any "WAD"s and "mods", but is limited to 3 launch configurations and supports one touch configuration layout. Upgrading to the full version will unlock unlimited launch configurations and custom touch control layouts. Additional features: - Game controller support: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mFi - On-screen touch virtual gamepad and virtual keyboard - Customizable touch controls: Rearrange buttons, change color and size. Support for saving multiple layouts. - Gyroscope aiming - Widescreen Metal graphics rendering using MoltenVK - Add your own game and mod files via the Files app - Accessibility: Supports VoiceOver and mods that support accessibility - Local Multiplayer: Host a co-op or deathmatch game, discover hosts running GenZD automatically on the same network and join a game
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GenZD Zero at 69% against Retro Game Emulator's 0%. GenZD Zero also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (39 vs 4). Retro Game Emulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Game Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
GenZD Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GenZD Zero has 39 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Retro Game Emulator's written reviews are positive against 69% of GenZD Zero's.
| Parameter | Retro Game Emulator | GenZD Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Evgheni Mihailevschi | Infinite Evolution Technologies |
Customer experience
Retro Game Emulator
GenZD Zero
In-app purchases
Retro Game Emulator
No in-app purchases
GenZD Zero
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