Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs TetroTumble

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

TetroTumble

Features
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STACK IT. PULL IT. TOPPLE IT. TetroTumble is a physics duel that fuses Tetris placement with Jenga-style row pulls. One player drops a random tetromino onto a wobbling tower; the other yanks an entire row out from underneath. Every cube you knock loose counts against you — fill your strike meter or bring the whole tower crashing down, and you lose. It's easy to learn and genuinely tense to master. The tower is fully simulated: it leans, wobbles, recovers… or collapses in a satisfying cascade. NEW: PLAY ONLINE • Take on a real opponent, turn by turn. It's turn-based, so neither of you has to be online at the same time — play your move and put the phone down. • Send a friend a 6-letter invite code, or tap SEARCH and get paired with another player. • Turn reminders keep the clock from stealing a match while you're not looking. • Rematch, resign, and a full history of every battle you've fought. WHY YOU'LL KEEP PLAYING • Real 3D physics — no scripted collapses. Every lean and tumble is simulated live, and no two are alike. • Jenga row pulls — tap a block to light up its whole row, colour-coded by danger. Pull along the grain to play safe, or cut across it and leave your rival a fragile mess. • Three ways to play — online against another player, pass-and-play with a friend on one device, or the CPU across three difficulty levels. • Ten worlds to earn — from a zen garden to a neon city, each with its own music, sounds and block art. Win online to unlock them, and the world you earn is one your opponent sees too. • Tactical boosts — Stability shields, cast-iron Anvil pieces, Chain locks and hidden Mines bend a match your way without ever cheating a committed move. (Boosts are off in online play, so every online win is earned clean.) • Global leaderboards — vs-CPU wins, online wins, and the longest tower ever built. Track your rank and see how far you've climbed since you last looked. • Daily rewards & coins — come back each day, earn coins, and spend them on boosts. • Share the collapse — send a picture of the moment your tower came down. No account or sign-up needed to play — just open and go. Optional Sign in with Apple keeps your coins and progress safe across devices. Free to play, supported by optional rewarded ads you choose to watch. No forced ads mid-match. Pull the wrong row and it all comes down. How long can you keep it standing?

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
TetroTumble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TetroTumble at none against Dolphin Emulator's 1. Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. TetroTumble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dolphin Emulator versus TetroTumble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorTetroTumble
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinData Consulting Services

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

TetroTumble

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
None

TetroTumble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TetroTumble free?
TetroTumble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dolphin Emulator or TetroTumble have ads?
TetroTumble shows ads; Dolphin Emulator does not.

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