Dolphin Emulator vs The Keyway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Import game ROMs
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Save and restore progress
- Adjust sound effects
- Ad-free premium option
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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
The Keyway
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The Keyway is a prison escape sliding puzzle where you shift barriers, unblock the route, and lead the Prisoner to the exit. Read the Cell and drag each barrier only along its channel to open a path through the prison hardware. THE BREAK Work through 100 named Cellblocks, each containing 20 Cells, for a 2,000-Cell campaign. Every Cell has a verified optimal route. Match it to earn an S grade, or take your time and solve it your own way. There are no timers or move limits. YARD TIME Step outside the campaign with an endless, unranked mode containing 2,048 distinct layouts. Skip any Yard Time layout without penalty. FEATURES • 2,000 campaign Cells across 100 named Cellblocks • 2,048 distinct Yard Time layouts • Simple channel-based sliding controls • Verified optimal routes with S grades • Inside Help for up to three exact route moves • 18 Game Center achievements • Normal gameplay works offline after installation Full Access is an optional one-time purchase that removes interstitial and rewarded ads, provides unlimited Inside Help, and lets you open the immediate next Cell without watching an ad. It does not complete Cells or change puzzle difficulty. Online services such as ads, purchases, restoration, and Game Center require a connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dolphin Emulator at none against The Keyway's shown. Dolphin Emulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and The Keyway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Dolphin Emulator | The Keyway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (87 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Irene Klein | Morteza Panahi |
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
The Keyway
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dolphin Emulator
- Monthly Premium Subscription$2.991 Month
The Keyway
- Full Access$4.99









