# Chip8 Emulator vs RetroNexus

The clearest difference is rating: RetroNexus at 5.0 against Chip8 Emulator's 4.0. Chip8 Emulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetroNexus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Chip8 Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

RetroNexus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chip8 Emulator | RetroNexus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip8-emulator/id6738577054/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retronexus-game-emulator/id6774077846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC BYTE Sarajevo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669295960) | [Quoc Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882293718) |

## What reviewers say

### Chip8 Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip8-emulator/id6738577054)

Experience vintage games and programs from 8-bit microcomputers on your mobile device. This app brings the charm of retro computing to the palm of your hand.

**Highlights:** Play classic Chip-8 games, Experience vintage programs, Retro computing simulation, Mobile retro gaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RetroNexus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retronexus-game-emulator/id6774077846)

This app allows you to play classic retro games from multiple console systems on your iOS device. It offers features like customizable controls, save states, fast-forward, and a smart library organizer for your game ROMs.

**Highlights:** Multi-system emulation (NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis), Customizable gamepad themes, Save and load game states, Fast forward gameplay, Smart library organizer, Supports custom cheat codes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Pass | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chip8 Emulator free?

Chip8 Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RetroNexus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chip8 Emulator or RetroNexus?

RetroNexus is rated higher. Chip8 Emulator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RetroNexus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chip8 Emulator or RetroNexus have ads?

RetroNexus shows ads; Chip8 Emulator does not.

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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.*
