Comparison

AXIO vs Fin

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

Head to head
About

AXIO

Access older web content and applications through a cloud-based browser. Enjoy interactive streaming of legacy games and heavy content without taxing your device's resources. Ideal for users needing access to outdated web technologies.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based web browsing
  • Access legacy web applications
  • Play classic old games
  • Low-latency streaming technology
  • Interactive web sessions
  • Resource-efficient performance
Features
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Adobe Flash is gone, but your favorite games aren't. AXIO is the browser built to bring them back. Flash games and old web animations stopped working almost everywhere after Flash was retired. AXIO fixes that: browse the web like normal, and the moment AXIO detects Flash content, it offers to switch you into Flash Mode: A real, dedicated Flash Player session streamed straight to your phone. No plugins, no PC required, no nostalgia left behind. GAME ON, FLASH STYLE Browse exactly like you would in any browser. When AXIO finds a page that needs Flash, it shows a one-tap switch into full Flash Mode — built for the games and sites that a simple emulator can't handle. NOW WITH SOUND The latest update brings full audio to Flash Mode, so you can finally hear your favorite old games the way they were meant to be played. BUILT FOR REAL BROWSING • Save favorite sites with one tap and jump back anytime • Virtual keyboard and mouse controls for precise input on old Flash interfaces • Switch between mobile and desktop site views • Distraction-free fullscreen mode • HTTP/HTTPS choice for legacy sites that never supported SSL FREE EVERY DAY Every user gets free daily playtime — no tricks, no surprise paywalls mid-game. GO PREMIUM Remove the daily time limit completely with an AXIO Premium subscription: • Unlimited usage time • Ad-free experience • Priority support • Access to all future features Auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime from your store account settings. WE'RE LISTENING AXIO keeps improving based on real feedback. Run into a Flash game that won't load, or just have a question? Reach us directly from in-app support — we read every message. Flash may be dead everywhere else. On AXIO, it's still alive. Terms of Use (EULA): https://axio.nullwaredigital.com/terms

About

Fin

Play GameCube and Wii games on your iPhone and iPad. This emulator offers console-grade performance, controller support, and customizable controls. Import your game backups easily and save your progress anytime.

Highlights
  • GameCube and Wii emulation
  • Controller support (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch Pro)
  • Customizable touch and physical controller mapping
  • Save states with quick save functionality
  • Import game backups via Files app
  • Support for various game file formats
Features
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Fin can play GameCube, Wii, Wii U, DS, DSi, 3DS, Triforce, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy on iPhone, iPad & Mac Keep everything in one library and set up each game how you like it. Change the controls, themes, backgrounds, skins, and menu music. Console Menus Launch games across your entire Fin librarty, Ds,DSi,3DS,Wii U, & Wii Menu can launch and play games on any other platform Friends & Discord Sign in with Apple and choose a username. Find friends, see who's online, browse shared libraries and collections, invite friends to games, share RetroAchievements, and link your Discord for game chat & party/voice chat! Controls, Picture & Sound • Remap supported PlayStation, Xbox, Switch Pro, and other controllers directly in-game & Save separate profiles • Move touch controls,motion controls, and make skins from images, video, or animation while Keeping a Global layout or separate layouts for each game! • Choose filters, upscaling, and frame generation • Support for Spatial audio, physical 5.1 and Virtual 7.1 audio playback • Console mode puts the game on your TV and the controls on your phone. Your Library • Games can run directly from external drives. • Save and load states with progress cards. • Add supported cheats, graphic packs, ROM patches, and replacement textures. • Manage amiibo and Skylanders files. • Extract music and videos from supported games. • Download homebrew and launch games or menus with App Shortcuts. • Choose Blizzard and other themes, animated backdrops, and cover animations. • Adjust each core separately, follow setup guides, and choose which notification cards appear. Import Your Own Games Import through Files or Share > Open in Fin. Formats include ISO, GCM, TGC, GCZ, CISO, WBFS, WAD, WIA, RVZ, NKit, DOL, ELF, M3U, WUD, WUX, WUA, RPX, WUHB, NDS, SRL, DSI, IDS, 3DS, CCI, CXI, 3DSX, CIA, GBA, GBC, and GB. Encrypted dumps require your own console keys. System menus require your own system files. DSiWare requires the title's own title.tmd beside its game file. Premium Choose a one-time Premium purchase or Premium Monthly. BOTH include Wii U and 3DS play permanently , more save slots, screenshot previews, quick save, screen filters, Console mode, Upscale Studio, premium themes, custom backdrop video, Gold and Obsidian icons, and ad removal. Premium Monthly also includes Themes+. DS, DSi, and Triforce play is free. Purchases can be restored in the app. Speed and compatibility depend on the game, device, and settings. Wii Remotes and direct connections to physical 3DS systems or Wii U GamePads are not supported. Fin includes no commercial games, firmware, system menus, or encryption keys. Use files you own or have permission to use. Fin is not affiliated with Nintendo. Nintendo and its console names, Triforce, Wii, WiiU,GameCube,GameBoy, and amiibo are Nintendo trademarks. Skylanders is an Activision trademark. [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) [Privacy Policy](https://sharkspond.com/privacy/fin)

Screenshots

AXIO4 screens
Fin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fin at 64% against AXIO's 20%. Fin also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (487 vs 11). AXIO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AXIO sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fin sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fin holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fin has 487 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of AXIO's written reviews are positive against 64% of Fin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AXIO ships an update every 9 days, Fin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AXIO versus Fin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAXIOFin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings)4.1 (487 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews63.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11487 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB229 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNULLWARE DIGITAL LTD.Dylan Mathurin

Customer experience

AXIO

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Fin

All ratings487 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative22.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

AXIO

Subscriptions4
  • AXIO Browser: Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • AXIO Browser: Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • AXIO Browser: 6-Months Subscription$9.996 Months
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  • AXIO Browser: Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • AXIO Browser: Monthly Subscription$3.99
  • AXIO: Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • AXIO Browser: 6-Months Subscription$19.99
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  • AXIO Browser: Yearly Subscription$34.99
14 purchases

Fin

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Fin Developer Donation$1.991 Month
One-time12
  • Donate 0.29$$0.29
  • Themes+$0.99
  • Donate 1$$0.99
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  • Donate 2$$1.99
  • Fin Premium$2.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Donate 5$$4.99
  • Donate 10$$9.99
  • Donate 25$$24.99
  • Donate 50$$49.99
  • Donate 100$$99.99
  • FIn Supper Supporter$1000.00

Questions

Is AXIO free?
AXIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fin free?
Fin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AXIO or Fin?
Fin is rated higher. AXIO averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Fin averages 4.1 from 487 ratings.
Do AXIO or Fin have ads?
Fin shows ads; AXIO does not.
Which is updated more often, AXIO or Fin?
AXIO ships an update every 9 days, and Fin every 2 weeks. Most recently, AXIO was updated on October 7, 2026 and Fin on October 19, 2026.

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