Comparison

NES vs RetroAchievements Tracker

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

Head to head
About

NES

Experience classic 8-bit gaming with this high-performance emulator. It supports most classic game ROMs and offers a clean, intuitive interface for seamless retro gameplay on your device.

Highlights
  • High-performance NES emulation
  • Supports classic game ROMs (.nes)
  • Clean and intuitive interface
  • Faithfully recreates 8-bit experience
  • Smooth performance
Features
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NES Emulator Overview This is a high-performance NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) emulator designed especially for retro game lovers. It supports most classic game ROMs and faithfully recreates the 8-bit gaming experience. With a clean and intuitive interface and smooth performance, you can enjoy your favorite childhood games anytime, anywhere! Key Features: • High Compatibility: Supports popular ROM formats such as .nes • Simple & Elegant Interface: Easy to navigate and pleasant to use Relive the golden memories of your childhood!

About

RetroAchievements Tracker

Features
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Discover and track classic games across multiple retro platforms in one simple app. Browse games by console, view detailed game information such as release date, developer, publisher, and genre, and explore cover art and screenshots for each title. Follow your progress with a complete achievement system. View locked and unlocked achievements, check point values, and see how many players have earned each achievement, making it easy to track completion and set new goals. Manage your player profile with rankings, total points, and recently played games. Use search and favorites to quickly find titles you care about and keep your retro gaming progress organized in a clean, mobile-friendly interface.

Screenshots

NES4 screens
RetroAchievements Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NES at every 4 days against RetroAchievements Tracker's monthly. NES also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NES ships an update every 4 days, RetroAchievements Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NES versus RetroAchievements Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNESRetroAchievements Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer建菊 林Italo Cunha de Melo

In-app purchases

None

NES

No in-app purchases

None

RetroAchievements Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NES free?
NES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroAchievements Tracker free?
RetroAchievements Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NES or RetroAchievements Tracker have ads?
Neither NES nor RetroAchievements Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NES or RetroAchievements Tracker?
NES ships an update every 4 days, and RetroAchievements Tracker monthly. Most recently, NES was updated on October 6, 2026 and RetroAchievements Tracker on October 3, 2026.

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