Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs Mine

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

Mine

Features
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Mine is the puzzle game minesweeper was always meant to be on iOS. Zero ads — not now, not ever. No banners, no interstitials, no interruptions. Built from the ground up with SwiftUI and designed around Apple's Liquid Glass aesthetic, Mine feels unlike anything else in the category. Frosted glass tiles. Soft haptic feedback on every reveal. Cascade animations that ripple across the board like water. This is minesweeper as a premium iOS experience. GAME MODES • Calm — a gentle 9×9 board, perfect for a quiet moment • Focus — the classic 16×16 challenge • Deep — a demanding expert grid for serious players • Game of the Day — a fresh daily puzzle, seeded and shared. Come back every day. WHAT MAKES MINE DIFFERENT • Liquid Glass tiles that feel physically real • CoreHaptics feedback — every flag, reveal, and win has its own feel • Flood-fill reveals that cascade elegantly, never all-at-once • Safe first tap — you will never explode on move one • Zero ads — not now, not ever. No banners, no interstitials, no interruptions. MINE PRO (one-time purchase — not a subscription) • All themes — current and future • Custom board sizes • Daily Challenge replay (last 30 days) • iCloud sync across all your devices Mine Pro is a single permanent purchase. Pay once, own it forever. No subscription, no recurring charges, no energy bars, no timers. Just the game. Mine is for people who love puzzles and love beautiful iOS software. Privacy Policy: https://dmmdev.store/mine/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
Mine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dolphin Emulator at 3 against Mine's 1. Dolphin Emulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Mine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dolphin Emulator versus Mine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorMine
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinDMM DEV

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

Mine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Mine

One-time1
  • Mine Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mine free?
Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dolphin Emulator or Mine have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor Mine shows ads.

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