Comparison

ARMaxx vs NovaPocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARMaxx

Features
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ARMaxx transforme vos objets du quotidien en expériences magiques grâce à la réalité augmentée. Assiettes, bougies, décorations, cartes, posters ou meubles prennent vie et racontent des histoires devant vous. Dites “je t’aime” avec un chocolat animé, célébrez un anniversaire avec une bougie qui s’illumine de messages, créez un Halloween vivant où citrouilles et sorcières s’animent, ou offrez à vos enfants un Noël féerique où le Père Noël s’envole sous leurs yeux.

About

NovaPocket

This app lets you play classic games from multiple systems on your iPhone and iPad. Organize your legally obtained game files, customize controls, and enjoy features like save states and fast-forward. It supports eight retro consoles and offers a personalized library experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-system retro emulation
  • Import legally obtained game files
  • Organize game library with custom artwork
  • Responsive on-screen controls
  • Save states and fast-forward support
  • Pixel scaling and haptic feedback
Features
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Your retro library, rebuilt for iPhone and iPad. NovaPocket is a multi-system emulator that brings your legally obtained classic game files together in one clean, colorful library. Import from Files, organize your collection, and jump back into a game with responsive on-screen controls. PLAY ACROSS EIGHT CLASSIC SYSTEMS • Game Boy • Game Boy Color • Game Boy Advance • NESystem • SNESystem • N64 • NDS • Gen BUILT FOR YOUR COLLECTION • Import one or multiple game files from Files • Scan a folder and its subfolders for supported titles • Add your own cover artwork • Browse by system and quickly return to recently played games • Keep game files, artwork, saves, and metadata stored locally PLAY YOUR WAY • System-specific touch controls, including dual-screen touch and analog input where needed • Battery-backed saves and save states • Fast-forward and cheat support where available • Crisp pixel scaling, optional scanlines, game audio, haptic feedback, and customizable control themes NovaPocket includes a small collection of permissively licensed homebrew games so you can try it immediately. NovaPocket does not sell, host, or download commercial games. Import only game files you own or are legally permitted to use. NovaPocket is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Sega, or any other console manufacturer. Privacy Policy: https://nhantran2112.github.io/novapocket-game-emulator/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://nhantran2112.github.io/novapocket-game-emulator/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

ARMaxx4 screens
NovaPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARMaxx at none against NovaPocket's 3. ARMaxx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. NovaPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ARMaxx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARMaxx versus NovaPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARMaxxNovaPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—132 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImmersive TechsNhan Tran

In-app purchases

None

ARMaxx

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NovaPocket

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Onetime$9.99

Questions

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

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