Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs Remote Gamepad

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

Remote Gamepad

Transform your iPhone into a wireless game controller for Mac. Enjoy smooth, low-latency input with customizable controls and per-game profiles. Ideal for Mac games that use keyboard and mouse controls, offering a gamepad experience without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Wireless iPhone game controller for Mac
  • Low-latency input and fast pairing
  • Dual analog sticks and ABXY buttons
  • Tap-to-click and mouse-look support
  • Optional gyro steering
  • Per-game profiles and custom key mapping
  • Secure pairing and encrypted sessions
Features
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Play Mac games with your pocket game pad. iDrift turns your iPhone into a premium wireless game pad for Mac games, built for smooth control, fast pairing, and per-game customization. Pair your iPhone to your Mac in seconds using a QR code, connect automatically when nearby, and start playing with low-latency input. iDrift is designed for Mac games that use keyboard + mouse controls. Your phone becomes the controller. Console-style controls, made for Mac • Dual analog sticks for movement + camera/mouse-look • ABXY action buttons and L1/L2/R1/R2 triggers • Tap-to-click and mouse-look support for aiming and camera control • Optional gyro steering for tilt-based control (great for driving) Per-game profiles and custom key mapping Create profiles for each game with your own keymap: • Map buttons, triggers, and movement to any keyboard keys • Save multiple layouts and switch instantly while you play • Personalize the look with themed controller styles per profile Built for speed, stability, and privacy • Streams controller state at high refresh for responsive gameplay • Reliable button taps + low-latency analog motion • Secure pairing with encrypted MultipeerConnectivity sessions • “Forget device” support on iPhone or Mac to keep trusted devices in sync Mac receiver: lightweight menu-bar app The Mac companion app runs from the menu bar and converts iDrift inputs into keyboard + mouse events. It also manages pairing, trusted devices, and connection status. Ideal for Mac games, emulators, and any title that plays best with a game pad feel, without buying extra hardware.

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
Remote Gamepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dolphin Emulator at Free against Remote Gamepad's $3.99. Dolphin Emulator also leads on rating (2.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (87 vs 1). Remote Gamepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (40% vs 19%). On ads and device support 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

Dolphin Emulator is free to download; Remote Gamepad costs $3.99 up front. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Remote Gamepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dolphin Emulator holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Dolphin Emulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of Remote Gamepad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Dolphin Emulator versus Remote Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorRemote Gamepad
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.3 (87 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinParth Antala

Customer experience

Dolphin Emulator

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

Remote Gamepad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Remote Gamepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Remote Gamepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Gamepad free?
Remote Gamepad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or Remote Gamepad?
Dolphin Emulator is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Remote Gamepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or Remote Gamepad have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor Remote Gamepad shows ads.

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