# Dolphin Emulator vs CloudGear

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudGear at 88% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. CloudGear also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (472 vs 87). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and CloudGear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudGear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudGear has 472 ratings behind it against 87, 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 88% of CloudGear's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Emulator | CloudGear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) | **[4.8 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **472** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) | [Bitwise Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130455448) |

## 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


### CloudGear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudgear-pc-gaming-browser/id6751054342)

This app enhances cloud gaming by delivering high-resolution, high-frame-rate streaming with advanced codec support and low latency. It transforms your mobile device into a portable gaming rig, supporting external displays, controllers, and desktop-class input.

**Highlights:** Stream in 5K, 120 FPS, and HDR, Low-latency custom rendering engine, Connect to external displays and AR glasses, Desktop-class mouse and keyboard control, Controller vibration support, Universal controller compatibility

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Unlock - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Full Unlock - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloudGear free?

CloudGear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or CloudGear?

CloudGear is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while CloudGear averages 4.8 from 472 ratings.

### Do Dolphin Emulator or CloudGear have ads?

Neither Dolphin Emulator nor CloudGear 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.*