# Dolphin Emulator vs Ace Busters

The clearest difference is rating: Ace Busters at 5.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.0. Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (196 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Ace Busters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ace Busters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 196 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Emulator | Ace Busters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-busters/id6759522396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) | [SN Shataj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879270679) |

## 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


### Ace Busters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace-busters/id6759522396)

A classic trick-taking card game for up to five players. Enjoy quick rounds online with friends and family or practice against AI opponents. Designed for all ages with intuitive controls and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** 5-player trick-taking gameplay, Online multiplayer with friends, Play against AI opponents, Quick rounds for any schedule, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Landscape mode for comfortable play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Beat Buster | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Cap Sage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Ace | $0.99 | one-time |
| High Noon Ace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beret Buster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Hot Roll | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ace Captain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Dealer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Cap Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Dealer | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 32500 Coins Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 days No Ads bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 14 days No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 days No Ads Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Is Ace Busters free?

Ace Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or Ace Busters?

Ace Busters is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Ace Busters averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dolphin Emulator or Ace Busters have ads?

Neither Dolphin Emulator nor Ace Busters 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.*