# BigPEmu vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BigPEmu at 94% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. BigPEmu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (87 vs 26). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dolphin Emulator is free to download; BigPEmu costs $9.99 up front. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. BigPEmu asks for nothing beyond the download.

BigPEmu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of BigPEmu's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BigPEmu | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpemu/id6737359949/reviews)** | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swinecrafters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/387779001) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### BigPEmu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigpemu/id6737359949)

This application emulates the Atari Jaguar console, offering high accuracy and performance for its entire retail game library. It provides advanced features like saved states, movie recording, and customizable controller support, enhancing the classic gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Full retail library compatibility, High performance emulation, Accurate emulation, Saved states and movie recording, Jaguar CD support, Customizable controller overlays, Fast forward and rewind

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 BigPEmu free?

BigPEmu costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

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

BigPEmu is rated higher. BigPEmu averages 5.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 from 87 ratings.

### Do BigPEmu or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Neither BigPEmu nor Dolphin Emulator shows ads.

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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.*