# GamePad Link vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GamePad Link at none against Dolphin Emulator's 1. Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. GamePad Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePad Link | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **87** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrazySoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/305047506) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### GamePad Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepad-link/id6737770090)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 GamePad Link free?

GamePad Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Do GamePad Link or Dolphin Emulator have ads?

Neither GamePad Link 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.*