Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs GameBox Blast!

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

GameBox Blast!

Engage your mind with a diverse collection of puzzle mini-games, including block, triangle, and hexa puzzles. Enjoy hundreds of levels with no time limits, global leaderboards, and daily challenges. Customize your game experience and compete with friends worldwide.

Highlights
  • Diverse mini-game lineup (block, triangle, hexa)
  • Global leaderboards and tournaments
  • Friend and regional rankings
  • Procedurally generated stages for endless replayability
  • Customizable gamebox themes and backgrounds
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Relaxed gameplay with no timers
Features
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Dive into Gamebox Blast, the ultimate gamebox of brain-teasing fun! This all-in-one puzzle collection brings together a variety of mini-games—block puzzle, triangle puzzle, hexa puzzle, and more—each designed to test your logic, spatial reasoning, and creativity. With hundreds of levels and no time limits, you can tackle each challenge at your own pace, switching freely between game types whenever you like. Key Features: * Diverse Mini-Game Lineup: Seamlessly switch among block, triangle, hexa, and other unique puzzles. * Global Leaderboards & Tournaments: Climb daily, weekly, and monthly rankings to see how you stack up against players worldwide. Join special seasonal events for exclusive puzzles and rewards. * Friend & Regional Rankings: Compare scores with friends or players in your region, challenge them directly, and track your head-to-head stats. * Endless Replayability: Procedurally generated stages ensure no two plays are ever the same. * Customizable Gamebox: Unlock new themes, backgrounds, and soundscapes to personalize your experience. * Daily Challenges & Rewards: Complete fresh puzzles each day to earn boosters and cosmetic upgrades. * Relaxed Gameplay: No timers or pressure—just pure puzzle satisfaction with optional hints when you need them. * Experience the definitive puzzle gamebox— take your shot at the global leaderboards, and prove you’re the world’s top puzzler

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
GameBox Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GameBox Blast! at 100% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. GameBox Blast! also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 24). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and GameBox Blast! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GameBox Blast! holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Dolphin Emulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of GameBox Blast!'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dolphin Emulator versus GameBox Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorGameBox Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings)4.3 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better24
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinCATZ STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

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

GameBox Blast!

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 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

GameBox Blast!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
1 purchases

GameBox Blast!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GameBox Blast! free?
GameBox Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or GameBox Blast!?
GameBox Blast! is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while GameBox Blast! averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or GameBox Blast! have ads?
GameBox Blast! shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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