# Dolphin Emulator vs TV Gamepad

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Emulator | TV Gamepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) | [Neuplay Ventures LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816417519) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### TV Gamepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-gamepad-nexbox-controller/id6746357791)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*