Comparison

Retro Game Emulator vs GenZD Zero

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Full phone compatibility
  • Customizable controller themes
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Save game progress
  • Play classic games
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • idTech 1 game engine support
  • Modern 3D rendering
  • Widescreen graphics
  • Dynamic lighting
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Game controller support
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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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

Screenshots

Retro Game Emulator3 screens
GenZD Zero3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GenZD Zero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Game Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Retro Game Emulator versus GenZD Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Game EmulatorGenZD Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.4 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings439 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEvgheni MihailevschiInfinite Evolution Technologies

Customer experience

Retro Game Emulator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

GenZD Zero

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral13.8%
Negative17.2%

In-app purchases

None

Retro Game Emulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GenZD Zero

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Retro Game Emulator free?
Retro Game Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GenZD Zero free?
GenZD Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Game Emulator or GenZD Zero?
GenZD Zero is rated higher. Retro Game Emulator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GenZD Zero averages 4.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Retro Game Emulator or GenZD Zero have ads?
Neither Retro Game Emulator nor GenZD Zero shows ads.

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