# Dolphin Emulator vs SK8MOD

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Emulator | SK8MOD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sk8mod/id6755978926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) | [SK8MOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857789647) |

## 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


### SK8MOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sk8mod/id6755978926)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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