Comparison

Consoles vs SUMEE!

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

Head to head
About

Consoles

Relive classic gaming with this app that emulates multiple retro consoles. Turn your device into a nostalgic gaming hub, offering pixel-perfect experiences from beloved old-school titles. Seamlessly switch between devices and continue your game.

Highlights
  • Emulates multiple classic consoles
  • Supports Atari, Game Boy, NES, Genesis, SNES, and more
  • Pixel-perfect retro graphics
  • Cross-device save game syncing
  • Authentic retro gameplay experience
Features
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Consoles brings all your favorite classic gaming experiences together in one simple and convenient app. Relive timeless titles from beloved retro hardware and rediscover the joy of old-school gaming. Embrace nostalgia and turn your Apple device into the ultimate classic gaming hub, with each pixel-perfect memory at your fingertips. Move seamlessly from one device to another and pick up right where you left off! Included in Consoles is support for: Atari 2600 Atari 7800 Atari Lynx Famicom Disk System Game Boy (and Color) Game Boy Advance Game Gear Neo Geo Pocket NES 32X Genesis SNES Virtual Boy Bandai Wonderswan Rediscover your childhood favorites and experience authentic retro gameplay at a fraction of the price. For a limited time, early adopters can purchase Consoles at an unbeatable value. Dive into the golden age of gaming at an incredible discount! Don’t miss out on this special offer. **This app does not include any game content. You must provide your own legally obtained files. We do not support or encourage piracy—please respect all copyright and licensing laws.

About

SUMEE!

Transform your iPhone into a retro gaming console. Organize, customize, and emulate classic games from multiple systems. Enjoy handheld or big-screen play with controller support and external display options.

Highlights
  • Handheld and big-screen gaming
  • Controller support
  • External display support (HDMI/AirPlay)
  • Game library organization
  • Import own game files
  • RetroAchievements support
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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SUMEE! turns your iPhone into a complete portable gaming system for organizing, customizing, emulating, and enjoying compatible retro games all in one place. Designed for both handheld and big-screen play, SUMEE! is especially focused on users who play with a game controller and connect their iPhone to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay. SUMEE! supports compatible files from multiple classic systems, including: • Nintendo GameCube • Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo DS/DSi • Game Boy Advance • NES • SNES • Nintendo 64 • PSP • PlayStation / PSX • Sega Genesis Main Features: • Dock Mode for big-screen gaming with a console-like experience • Game controller support • External display support via HDMI and AirPlay • Modern interface inspired by classic handheld devices • Game launcher and library organization • USB support for importing your own files • iCloud support for compatible data • RetroAchievements support • Save files and save states • Customizable touch controls • Skins, themes, and visual customization options • Performance tools for a smoother experience • Local multiplayer features for compatible systems • Split-screen support for two players in compatible games • Wi-Fi support for compatible DS/DSi local play • GBA Link support for compatible local connectivity features • PictoMee, an integrated social space for sharing posts • User profiles, friends, and social interactions • Direct messages between users • Account options and user safety tools SUMEE! does not include games, ROMs, BIOS files, or copyrighted content. Users are responsible for importing only files they legally own or have the right to use. SUMEE! is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Nintendo, Sony, PlayStation, Sega, RetroAchievements, Apple, AirPlay, or any other console manufacturer, game publisher, service provider, or trademark owner. PictoMee is intended for users aged 16 and older. Users should review and follow PictoMee's Terms and Community Guidelines before using social features. Built for users who enjoy retro experiences, compatible emulation, customization, achievements, social connectivity, portable gaming, and a console-like big-screen gaming experience.

Screenshots

Consoles4 screens
SUMEE!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SUMEE! at 4.8 against Consoles's 3.4. SUMEE! also leads on price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Consoles's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Consoles costs $7.99 and SUMEE! $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SUMEE! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Consoles's written reviews are positive against 73% of SUMEE!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Consoles ships an update weekly, SUMEE! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Consoles versus SUMEE!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsolesSUMEE!
Price$7.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.4 (39 ratings)4.8 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39134 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB849 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJuice CoGetzemani Cruz Garcia

Customer experience

Consoles

All ratings39 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.3%

SUMEE!

All ratings134 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.9%

Bugs and requests

Consoles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Some games experience performance issues
  • Difficulty registering controller inputs
  • ROM loading not working for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more retro consoles (e.g., N64, Sega CD)
  • Implement save state functionality
  • Allow manual metadata and artwork editing
  • Add portrait mode support on mobile

SUMEE!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Consoles

No in-app purchases

None

SUMEE!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Consoles free?
Consoles costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUMEE! free?
SUMEE! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Consoles or SUMEE!?
SUMEE! is rated higher. Consoles averages 3.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SUMEE! averages 4.8 from 134 ratings.
Do Consoles or SUMEE! have ads?
Neither Consoles nor SUMEE! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Consoles or SUMEE!?
Consoles ships an update weekly, and SUMEE! every 2 days. Most recently, Consoles was updated on October 1, 2026 and SUMEE! on October 14, 2026.

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