Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs Asobi

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

Asobi

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality client for remote play on your PlayStation 4 or 5. Stream games with support for real controllers, virtual buttons, and smart streaming features. Unlock enhanced visuals, performance, and controller feedback with an optional in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Remote play for PS4/PS5
  • Real controller support
  • Virtual on-screen buttons
  • Account cloud sync
  • 1080p streaming
  • HDR video support (paid)
  • Haptic feedback (paid)
Features
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This app client turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality PS Remote Play client for your PlayStation® 4 and PlayStation® 5, with support for real controllers, virtual buttons and smart streaming. Core experience: • Account cloud sync - keep your consoles and settings in sync across devices. • Connect and remote play from your PS4 or PS5 • Multiple accounts - sign in with both local and PSN accounts. • Game info & progress - see what you’re playing and how far you’ve come. • 1080p / 30 fps SDR streaming - smooth, sharp video that just works. • Automatic bitrate - the app adapts quality to your network. • Special Backbone controller support with an experience akin to the PlayStation Portal • Built-in virtual controller overlay for on-screen play. • PS Cloud streaming support (PlayStation® Plus membership required for PlayStation® Cloud Game Streaming) • Internet Remote Play support • Automatic console registration support (Register consoles without having to use a pairing code) • PlayStation 5 multiplayer couch co-op support - up to 4 players on one screen, over local or internet Remote Play. • PlayStation 4 multiplayer couch co-op support - up to 4 players on one screen, over local Remote Play. Unlock the full mobile experience with a single in-app purchase: • Full DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge support • HDR video - take full advantage of your device’s color and contrast. • 1080 / 60 fps streaming - double the smoothness for responsive play. • ProMotion upscaling (4k) & up to 120 fps (on supported devices). • Low latency modes for lower lag between the PlayStation console and your device. • Manual bitrate control - tune quality and bandwidth to your network. • Experimental FEC mode - helps recover from visual skips on unstable Wi-Fi. • Audio settings - reduce sound delay and fine-tune behavior. • Controller haptics - feel more of the game. • Zoom & Pan - crop and focus the part of the screen that matters most for a full screen experience! • On-screen lightbar halo - visualize controller status right on your display. • On-device gyro support - emulate your controller gryo on iPhone or iPad. • On-device haptics - subtle taps and feedback from the device itself. • 1:1 adaptive trigger parity (DualSense / DualSense Edge) - native-feel trigger resistance that matches the real PlayStation experience. • 16 screen filters - Vivid, Monochrome, Cell Shaded, 32-bit and more, to restyle your game. • Realtime 2D to 3D conversion - supporting Side-by-Side (SBS), TriOviz and Anaglyph (Red/Cyan) for 3D displays and XR glasses. Disclaimer Asobi is an independent Remote Play client for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. It is intended for use with content you own or are licensed to use, on hardware you own, with a valid PlayStation Network account and, for cloud streaming, an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Asobi does not circumvent copy protection or facilitate piracy. Asobi is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. PlayStation®, PlayStation Plus®, DualShock®, DualSense®, PlayStation Portal®, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 are trademarks of the Sony Group Corporation.

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
Asobi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Asobi at 64% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. Asobi also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and device support (5 vs 3). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Asobi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asobi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 185 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Dolphin Emulator's written reviews are positive against 64% of Asobi's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dolphin Emulator versus Asobi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorAsobi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (196 ratings)4.7 (185 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings196 — better185
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB99 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIrene KleinInside Internet

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

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

Asobi

All ratings182 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral15.0%
Negative21.1%

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

Asobi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
6 purchases

Asobi

One-time6
  • iOS Premium$4.99
  • macOS Premium$9.99
  • tvOS Premium$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Standard Bundle$19.99
  • visionOS Premium$24.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$39.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Asobi free?
Asobi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or Asobi?
Asobi is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Asobi averages 4.7 from 185 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or Asobi have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor Asobi shows ads.

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