Comparison

Dolphin Emulator vs Spinbuds

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

Spinbuds

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Spin the maze. Guide your Spinbud home. Spinbuds is a calm, beautifully made puzzle game. Drag around the round maze to turn it, and gravity rolls your little Spinbud through the passages toward the glowing core in the middle. MEET 50 SPINBUDS Every level has its own character: Bud, Pip, Blu, Minty, Mochi, Kiki and many more, each with its own color, personality and little reactions. Finish a level and its Spinbud joins your collection in your Spinbud Passport. PLAY YOUR WAY • Simple to learn: turn the maze, let gravity do the rest • 50 handcrafted mazes, each a new colorful world • Gentle first levels that teach the moves, then mazes that grow trickier • Collect gems along the way and earn up to three stars • Stuck? One gentle hint per try shows the next stretch of the way, without spoiling the solution • Your Spinbud cheers you on as you play • Optional Motion Assist: tilt your phone to help guide the ball • Satisfying physics, soft sounds and haptics MADE WITH CARE • No ads, ever. Play 15 levels free, then unlock the full game with one purchase. • Play offline, anytime • Optional sign-in with Apple or Google backs up your progress • Reduce Motion support and adjustable ball speed • Available in 9 languages Spin, roll, and find your core.

Screenshots

Dolphin Emulator3 screens
Spinbuds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spinbuds at 5.0 against Dolphin Emulator's 2.0. Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

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 Spinbuds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spinbuds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dolphin Emulator versus Spinbuds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EmulatorSpinbuds
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (197 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings197 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrene KleinBaha Mustafa

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

Spinbuds

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

Spinbuds

One-time1
  • Spinbuds Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Emulator free?
Dolphin Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spinbuds free?
Spinbuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Emulator or Spinbuds?
Spinbuds is rated higher. Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Spinbuds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dolphin Emulator or Spinbuds have ads?
Neither Dolphin Emulator nor Spinbuds shows ads.

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