# Dolphin Emulator vs GameBox Blast!

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Emulator | GameBox Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) | **[4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-blast/id6749867864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 171 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) | [CATZ STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828245079) |

## 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


### GameBox Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-blast/id6749867864)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


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