Comparison

Bear Emu 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

Bear Emu

Play classic games from multiple vintage consoles on your mobile device. Offers unlimited game import and save state uploads through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Multi-console emulation
  • Supports GBA, GBC, GB, SNES, NES, PSP, PS, WSC, SG
  • Unlimited game import
  • Upload game states
  • Subscription membership options
Features
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Bear EMU is a multi-console emulator for many vintage arcade and console systems. Systems: GBA GBC GB SNES NES PSP PS WSC SG [Automatic subscription membership instructions] 1. Service name: Bear Emu/Month (1 month), Bear Emu/3 Months (3 months), Bear Emu Subscribe Year (12 months); Unlimited game import and Upload game States 2. Price: "Bear Emu/Month" is $1.99 per month, "Bear Emu/3 Months" is $4.99 / 3 Months, and "Bear Emu Subscribe Year" is $13.99 per year 3. Accounts that purchase automatic subscription memberships will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of each monthly subscription period. After the deduction is successful, one subscription period will be extended. 4. You can suspend or terminate this service in the following ways: The method for users to cancel the automatic renewal of Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase) is as follows: Open the "Settings" of the Apple phone --> Enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscription", and select InCode to cancel the subscription for a continuous monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. [User Agreement] [User Privacy Agreement] https://web.shiyour.com/game/privacy

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

Bear Emu3 screens
Let's NES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Let's NES at 5.0 against Bear Emu's 3.5. Let's NES also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Bear Emu's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bear Emu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Let's NES sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Let's NES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bear Emu ships an update every 2 months, Let's NES every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bear Emu versus Let's NES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBear EmuLet's NES
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB87 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer兴双 邓yu zhu

Customer experience

Bear Emu

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Let's NES

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bear Emu

Subscriptions3
  • Bear Emu/Month$1.991 Month
  • Bear Emu/3 Months$4.993 Months
  • Bear Emu Subscribe Year$13.991 Year
2 purchases

Let's NES

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

Questions

Is Bear Emu free?
Bear Emu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Let's NES free?
Let's NES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bear Emu or Let's NES?
Let's NES is rated higher. Bear Emu averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Let's NES averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bear Emu or Let's NES have ads?
Let's NES shows ads; Bear Emu does not.
Which is updated more often, Bear Emu or Let's NES?
Bear Emu ships an update every 2 months, and Let's NES every 10 days. Most recently, Bear Emu was updated on October 5, 2026 and Let's NES on October 7, 2026.

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