Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs SK8MOD

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

SK8MOD

Transform your phone into a physical skateboard controller for an immersive gaming experience. Perform tricks and combos with precision in your favorite skateboarding titles. Enjoy regular updates with new content and console connectivity.

Highlights
  • Physical skateboard controller
  • Immersive gaming experience
  • Perform tricks and combos
  • Frequent updates
  • Console connectivity
  • New tricks and games
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Simply mount your phone, launch the app, and start controlling your favorite skateboarding games with unmatched precision. SK8MOD turns your device into a physical skateboard controller for an immersive gaming experience, letting you perform tricks and combos with ease. Enjoy frequent updates with new tricks, upcoming skateboarding games, and improvements that make gameplay even more exciting. Connect effortlessly across multiple consoles and take your skateboarding skills to the next level.

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
SK8MOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SK8MOD at 3.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.3. SK8MOD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 19%). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. SK8MOD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SK8MOD holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of SK8MOD's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dolphin Emulator versus SK8MOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorSK8MOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better2
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinSK8MOD

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

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

SK8MOD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

SK8MOD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
None

SK8MOD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SK8MOD free?
SK8MOD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or SK8MOD?
SK8MOD is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while SK8MOD averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or SK8MOD have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor SK8MOD shows ads.

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