Comparison

Grav vs Dream Emulator

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

Head to head
About

Grav

Features
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Grav-it is a fast-paced game where you control a one-eyed creature called a Grav. Collect green bubbles to stay alive while dodging the deadly red ones. Play solo or compete with up to 4 players in an intense survival battle with new twists and challenges!

About

Dream Emulator

Play classic Game Boy games on your iPhone with accurate emulation. Load your own ROMs and enjoy pixel-perfect graphics and sound. Save progress, use fast forward, and access your library easily.

Highlights
  • Accurate Game Boy emulation
  • Crystal-clear pixel rendering
  • Full audio emulation
  • On-screen controls
  • Save and load game states
  • Fast forward mode
Features
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Dream Emulator brings the classic Game Boy experience to your iPhone. Load your own ROM files and play your favorite Game Boy games with a faithful emulation of the original hardware — including accurate CPU, graphics, and sound. FEATURES • Accurate Game Boy (DMG) emulation • Crystal-clear pixel rendering at any screen size • Full audio emulation with all 4 sound channels • On-screen controls with D-pad, A/B buttons, Start and Select • Save and load game states at any time (3 slots per game) • Fast forward mode to speed up gameplay • Recent games list for quick access to your library • File sharing via iTunes and the Files app • No ads, no tracking, no internet connection required HOW TO USE Transfer your .gb ROM files to the app using the Files app or iTunes File Sharing, then select them inside Dream Emulator to start playing. PRIVACY Dream Emulator collects no personal data. Everything stays on your device. NOTE Dream Emulator does not include any games. Users are responsible for obtaining ROM files in compliance with applicable copyright laws.

Screenshots

Grav4 screens
Dream Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dream Emulator at every 2 days against Grav's every 9 months. Grav's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grav ships an update every 9 months, Dream Emulator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Grav versus Dream Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGravDream Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlejandro JimenezThalisson Gabriel Da Silva Santos Melo

In-app purchases

None

Grav

No in-app purchases

None

Dream Emulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grav free?
Grav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dream Emulator free?
Dream Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grav or Dream Emulator have ads?
Neither Grav nor Dream Emulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grav or Dream Emulator?
Grav ships an update every 9 months, and Dream Emulator every 2 days. Most recently, Grav was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dream Emulator on October 25, 2026.

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