Comparison

Pixel Emulator vs BM Record

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Emulator

Play classic GBA, NES, and SNES games on your iPhone with this powerful retro emulator. Enjoy features like fast-forward, cheat codes, and multiple save slots for a seamless gaming experience.

Highlights
  • GBA, NES, SNES, FC, SFC support
  • Retro filters (LCD, CRT, Scanlines)
  • Fast-forward up to 8x speed
  • Cheat codes (GameShark, Game Genie)
  • Multiple save slots
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Experience a powerful retro game emulator that lets you play MD, GBA, NES, and SNES classic games on your iPhone anytime. Enjoy multiple filters, fast-forward, cheat codes, and multiple save slots for smooth and convenient retro gaming. 【Core Features】 • Multi-platform Support - MD(Sega Genesis, Mega Drive) - GBA (Game Boy Advance) - NES - SNES - FC - SFC • Retro Filters - LCD, CRT, Scanlines - Pixel enhancement mode • Fast-forward Function - Up to 8 speed levels - Perfect for leveling, repeating scenes, or skipping animations • Cheat Codes Support - Compatible with GameShark - Compatible with Game Genie • Powerful Save System - Multiple independent save slots - Quick save / quick load • Multi-language Support - Built-in 13 languages for global users 【Usage Notes】 This app provides emulator functionality only. No game content is included. Please import your own game files via the Files app or other methods. 【Disclaimer】 This app is not affiliated with, endorsed, or authorized by Nintendo. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://x64sai.github.io/privacy-policy/QualPixelEmulator-Privacy.html

About

BM Record

Features
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BM Record is an unofficial fan app for checking BABYMETAL shows, setlists, songs, and your personal attendance history. Features - Browse upcoming and past shows worldwide - Open each show to review venue info, external links, and setlists - Save your own attendance record after signing in - Track heard songs, unheard songs, and overall coverage stats - Switch the app language and browse in the locale that fits you best Please note - This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with BABYMETAL, AMUSE, or any official promoter - Show information and setlists are compiled from publicly available sources - Older data and some metadata are still being expanded over time

Screenshots

Pixel Emulator4 screens
BM Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Emulator and BM Record are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Pixel Emulator ships an update weekly, BM Record every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pixel Emulator versus BM Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel EmulatorBM Record
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer一文 陈Shinichi Doui

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Emulator

No in-app purchases

None

BM Record

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Emulator free?
Pixel Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BM Record free?
BM Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Emulator or BM Record have ads?
Both Pixel Emulator and BM Record show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Emulator or BM Record?
Pixel Emulator ships an update weekly, and BM Record every 4 days. Most recently, Pixel Emulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and BM Record on October 14, 2026.

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