Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs PC Game Updates

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

PC Game Updates

This app provides real-time updates and patch notes for your Steam library and wishlist. Track owned and wishlisted titles, filter by update type, and receive live notifications for game announcements on the go.

Highlights
  • Real-time Steam game updates
  • Wishlist and owned title tracking
  • Filter updates by type
  • Live notification alerts
  • Direct Steam store links
  • Cross-device access
Features
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Stay up to date with your Steam library and wishlist without installing every game or sitting at your PC. PC Game Updates delivers a real-time feed of patch notes, announcements, and news for the games/content you care about. Track owned and wishlisted titles, follow all or only some of your titles, filter updates by type, and get live notifications the moment something is published. Whether it’s a major patch, hotfix, or developer announcement, you’ll always know what’s new. Access your updates on the go via app or view them in your browser at www.pcgameupdates.info. Features: - Track updates posted for Steam games/DLC you own or (optionally) have on your wishlist - Real-time feed of game updates and announcements - Filter by games and/or update type (major patches, minor updates, news, and more) - Search across your entire game list - Live notifications when games receive updates - Direct links to Steam store pages and update posts Stop guessing what changed. Stay informed.

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
PC Game Updates3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PC Game Updates at 100% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. PC Game Updates also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. PC Game Updates asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Game Updates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Dolphin Emulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of PC Game Updates's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dolphin Emulator versus PC Game Updates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorPC Game Updates
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better12
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIrene KleinPaul Maddaloni

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

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

PC Game Updates

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 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

PC Game Updates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
None

PC Game Updates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PC Game Updates free?
PC Game Updates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or PC Game Updates?
PC Game Updates is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while PC Game Updates averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or PC Game Updates have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor PC Game Updates shows ads.

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