Comparison

TinyEmulator vs GBA Emulator Pro

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

Head to head
About

TinyEmulator

Play classic retro games on your device with this emulator. Enjoy solo or multiplayer experiences, with support for a wide range of classic gaming systems. Save your progress, use controllers, and even chat with friends during netplay sessions.

Highlights
  • Multi-platform support
  • Solo and multiplayer netplay
  • State save and load
  • Gamepad controller support
  • Voice and message chat during netplay
  • Controller skins and haptics
Features
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TinyEmulator - TinyEmulator is an emulator designed for playing classic retro games, with multi-platform supported. It supports both solo play and multiplayer netplay with friends. Additionally, it runs on multiple platforms and is continuously expanding its compatibility. Systems: - Nintendo Entertainment System - Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Game Boy - Game Boy (Color) - Game Boy Advance - Sega Master System - Sega Genesis/Mega Drive - Sega Game Gear - Arcade: PolyGame Master - Arcade: NeoGeo - Arcade: Capcom Play System - Arcade: Konami Features: - Netplay with multiplayers - State save&load supported - Gamepad controller supported - Controller skins - Haptics feedback supported - Voice talk while netplay - Messages while netplay - Share your rom to netplay parterners - System suite overlay controller - Keyboard mapping on mac

About

GBA Emulator Pro

Relive childhood memories with this retro gaming emulator. It supports multiple classic consoles like GBA, FC, PS, and MD, offering high-quality graphics and sound. Enjoy your favorite pixel games with intuitive controls, suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Multi-platform classic console support
  • High-quality graphics and sound
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Touch controls and gamepad support
  • Instant game launching
Features
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8090 Emulator — Relive Your Childhood, Enjoy Classic Games! 8090 Emulator is a retro gaming emulator specially designed for the post-80s and 90s generation. It fully supports a wide range of classic gaming platforms, including GBA, FC (Famicom), PS, MD (SEGA), NDS, SFC, and Arcade systems. With just one click, you can instantly launch and play your favorite retro games! Core Features: Multi-platform support for various classic consoles High-quality graphics and sound, bringing back authentic childhood memories Simple and intuitive interface, easy to use for all ages Supports both touch controls and gamepads — made purely for nostalgia Download 8090 Emulator now and relive the joy of arcade halls with your friends!

Screenshots

TinyEmulator4 screens
GBA Emulator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

TinyEmulator and GBA Emulator Pro both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of TinyEmulator's written reviews are positive against 5% of GBA Emulator Pro's. TinyEmulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). GBA Emulator Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GBA Emulator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TinyEmulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for TinyEmulator against 4.0 for GBA Emulator Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of TinyEmulator's written reviews are positive against 5% of GBA Emulator Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyEmulator ships an update every 2 weeks, GBA Emulator Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TinyEmulator versus GBA Emulator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyEmulatorGBA Emulator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better4.0 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better4.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1846 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB108 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer兴海 刘荐 梁

Customer experience

TinyEmulator

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral31.8%
Negative13.6%

GBA Emulator Pro

All ratings46 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative90.9%

In-app purchases

None

TinyEmulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GBA Emulator Pro

One-time1
  • VIP Member$3.99

Questions

Is TinyEmulator free?
TinyEmulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GBA Emulator Pro free?
GBA Emulator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TinyEmulator or GBA Emulator Pro?
TinyEmulator is rated higher. TinyEmulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while GBA Emulator Pro averages 4.0 from 46 ratings.
Do TinyEmulator or GBA Emulator Pro have ads?
GBA Emulator Pro shows ads; TinyEmulator does not.
Which is updated more often, TinyEmulator or GBA Emulator Pro?
TinyEmulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and GBA Emulator Pro every 5 days. Most recently, TinyEmulator was updated on October 30, 2026 and GBA Emulator Pro on October 30, 2026.

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