Comparison

NES vs Let's NES

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

Let's NES

Experience classic 8-bit and 16-bit gaming with a beautifully designed retro interface. Enjoy exclusive online multiplayer for two players and save your progress instantly. Bring your favorite childhood games to life on your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Exclusive online multiplayer for 2 players
  • Gorgeous pixel-art and skeuomorphic UI
  • Tactile retro controller experience
  • Smart save states for instant progress saving
  • Import your own legally obtained ROMs
Features
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LetsNES is a retro game emulator designed for phones, tablets, and Macs. We have perfectly preserved the soul of the classic NES, SNES, and GBA, while reimagining them with stunning, high-quality pixel art interfaces and skeuomorphic console designs. No dry, cold modern menus, no complex online setups—from visuals to performance, it’s top-tier in every way. Key Features: 【Global Online Two-Player Co-op — Jump In with Friends Anywhere】 Want to relive classic games with old friends miles away? LetsNES makes remote multiplayer as easy as sending a text! Simply create a room with one tap, share your unique room code, and your friend can join instantly as Player 2. We support shared-screen online play for NES and SNES, as well as zero-cable LAN and remote multiplayer for GBA. With no complex network configuration required, our completely overhauled network architecture guarantees ultra-low latency co-op fun! It's also perfect for live streams and party gaming. 【Exquisite Pixel Art & Skeuomorphic UI for Detail Lovers】 LetsNES features custom-crafted pixel art interfaces and retro console aesthetics. Every menu, icon, and transition is designed to capture the essence of retro gaming while looking crisp, high-end, and extremely detailed on modern HD displays. 【Effortless Rewind & Save States — No More Frustration】 Stuck on a tough level? LetsNES features an incredibly intuitive Rewind function that lets you pull back time and try again whenever you slip up. Enjoy real-time Save and Load states with single-tap pause, allowing you to resume your adventure anytime, anywhere. 【Tactile Retro Controller — Feel Every Button Press】 We carefully crafted a skeuomorphic virtual controller that authentically recreates the look and feel of classic gamepads. Combined with fine-tuned button layouts, rapid response times, and subtle haptic feedback, it delivers an addictively physical touch on touchscreen displays. (Supports key mapping for up to 4 physical controllers or keyboards as well.) User Notice (Legal Disclaimer): LetsNES is strictly a software emulator and media player. This application DOES NOT contain, embed, or bundle any games or ROM files. Users must provide their legally obtained game ROM files (NES/SNES/GBA formats) to play. Simply import your game files via the built-in Files app or from your computer to start playing!

Screenshots

NES4 screens
Let's NES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Let's NES at 5.0 against NES's 4.3. Let's NES also leads on device support (4 vs 2). NES's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Let's NES sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NES asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Let's NES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NES has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NES ships an update every 4 days, Let's NES every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NES versus Let's NES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNESLet's NES
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer建菊 林yu zhu

Customer experience

NES

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Let's NES

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NES

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Let's NES

One-time2
  • 500 Energy$0.99
  • Infinite Energy$4.99

Questions

Is NES free?
NES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Let's NES free?
Let's NES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NES or Let's NES?
Let's NES is rated higher. NES averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Let's NES averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NES or Let's NES have ads?
Let's NES shows ads; NES does not.
Which is updated more often, NES or Let's NES?
NES ships an update every 4 days, and Let's NES every 10 days. Most recently, NES was updated on October 6, 2026 and Let's NES on October 7, 2026.

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