Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs Shadow Spark

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

Shadow Spark

Features
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PROTECT YOUR LIGHT. CHALLENGE THE DARK. Shadow Spark is a fast 2D action-platformer roguelite where your violet flame is both your life source and your weapon. Fight through six combat rooms in haunted ruins. Learn the behavior of shadow creatures, evade traps, and face the two-phase Shadow Guardian in the final chamber. The controls are quick to learn, but mastering attacks, jumps, and shadow dashes takes precision. BUILD YOUR OWN POWER PATH Choose from 15 abilities during each run. Improve your offense, defense, movement, and flame power. Combine compatible abilities to unlock five special synergies and create a different play style on every attempt. RETURN STRONGER AFTER EVERY RUN Turn collected sparks into permanent upgrades. Complete daily missions, discover new entries, and record the shadows you encounter in the Shadow Codex. FEATURES • Fast, readable single-screen combat rooms • Joystick movement with attack, jump, and dash controls • Seed-based room and enemy sequences • Four distinct enemy types • A two-phase Shadow Guardian boss encounter • 15 abilities and five special combinations • Permanent upgrades stored on your device • Daily missions and the Shadow Codex • Fully offline play with no account required • No ads and no in-app purchases Protect your flame. Conquer the shadows. Challenge the Guardian.

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
Shadow Spark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Spark at none against Dolphin Emulator's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shadow Spark asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Dolphin Emulator versus Shadow Spark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorShadow Spark
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIrene KleinERCAN DENIZ DURMAZ

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

Shadow Spark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolphin Emulator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Shadow Spark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Spark free?
Shadow Spark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dolphin Emulator or Shadow Spark have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor Shadow Spark shows ads.

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