Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs TV Gamepad

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

Head to head
About

Dolphin Emulator

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
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Dolphin Emulator - Basic is your gateway to reliving the golden era of gaming. Whether you're diving back into childhood favorites or exploring retro classics for the first time, this game emulator makes it easy to enjoy the games you love. How to use: • Import game ROM files easily and start playing instantly • Run games in both portrait and landscape modes for flexible gameplay • Save and restore game progress anytime for a seamless experience • Adjust sound effects to customize your gaming atmosphere Currently supported game types: (NES) Other information: It's important to note that Dolphin Emulator - Basic should only be used with legally acquired game files. We do not endorse or support any form of piracy. Rest assured, Dolphin Emulator - Basic operates independently and has no affiliation with console manufacturers. The mention of related game console names in this statement is only used to describe the environment supported by the retro game emulator application. With Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium you can unlock the ultimate experience: • Remove Ads: Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free journey to inspiration. • Unlock All Features: Get full access to every feature Unlock your gaming emulating potential—elevate your retro gaming experience with Dolphin Emulator - Basic Premium! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/dolphin-game-emulator/terms-of-use

About

TV Gamepad

Transform your smartphone into a wireless game controller for TV games. Connect your phone and TV via Wi-Fi for responsive gameplay without extra hardware. Enjoy a seamless and accessible gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as wireless game controller
  • Wi-Fi pairing for TV games
  • Works with Nexbox TV games
  • No ads or subscription fees
  • Continuous updates
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a powerful, wireless Game controller for our nexbox TV games. This Game Controller App is your must-have companion to play Galaxy Attack, Hill racer, Combat tanks, Practi Maths and all upcoming games titles that will be published by nexbox on Smart TV. Connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi, and enjoy immersive, responsive gameplay without needing external hardware. Designed for simplicity, this app has no ads and just one goal making TV gaming fun and accessible for everyone. OurGames: - Combat Tanks - Galaxy Attack - Hill Racer - Practi Maths Features: - Quick & easy Wi-Fi pairing - Use your smartphone as a controller - One unified app for all upcoming nexbox games - Family-friendly controls - Continuous updates for performance Whether you're battling asteroids or collecting stars, this controller is all you need. Just download, connect, and start playing! Privacy Policy: https://nexboxgames.com/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://nexboxgames.com/tnc For any support, please write to us as sales@nexboxgames.com

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
TV Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Gamepad at 100% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. TV Gamepad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. TV Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dolphin Emulator versus TV Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorTV Gamepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinNeuplay Ventures LLP

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive29.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.9%

TV Gamepad

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dolphin Emulator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • NES games not loading properly
  • Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for GameCube and Wii games
  • Add support for Sega Genesis
  • Add support for PlayStation games

TV Gamepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
None

TV Gamepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Gamepad free?
TV Gamepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dolphin Emulator or TV Gamepad have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor TV Gamepad shows ads.

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