# Dolphin Emulator vs Helix Ring

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helix Ring at none against Dolphin Emulator's 1. Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Helix Ring asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Emulator | Helix Ring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **87** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) | [Muslum Ucar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797280642) |

## 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


### Helix Ring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-ring/id6754557035)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Is Helix Ring free?

Helix Ring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Dolphin Emulator or Helix Ring have ads?

Helix Ring 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.*