Comparison

SUMEE! vs QuestBuddy

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

Head to head
About

SUMEE!

Transform your iPhone into a retro gaming console. Organize, customize, and emulate classic games from multiple systems. Enjoy handheld or big-screen play with controller support and external display options.

Highlights
  • Handheld and big-screen gaming
  • Controller support
  • External display support (HDMI/AirPlay)
  • Game library organization
  • Import own game files
  • RetroAchievements support
  • Local multiplayer
Features
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SUMEE! turns your iPhone into a complete portable gaming system for organizing, customizing, emulating, and enjoying compatible retro games all in one place. Designed for both handheld and big-screen play, SUMEE! is especially focused on users who play with a game controller and connect their iPhone to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay. SUMEE! supports compatible files from multiple classic systems, including: • Nintendo GameCube • Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo DS/DSi • Game Boy Advance • NES • SNES • Nintendo 64 • PSP • PlayStation / PSX • Sega Genesis Main Features: • Dock Mode for big-screen gaming with a console-like experience • Game controller support • External display support via HDMI and AirPlay • Modern interface inspired by classic handheld devices • Game launcher and library organization • USB support for importing your own files • iCloud support for compatible data • RetroAchievements support • Save files and save states • Customizable touch controls • Skins, themes, and visual customization options • Performance tools for a smoother experience • Local multiplayer features for compatible systems • Split-screen support for two players in compatible games • Wi-Fi support for compatible DS/DSi local play • GBA Link support for compatible local connectivity features • PictoMee, an integrated social space for sharing posts • User profiles, friends, and social interactions • Direct messages between users • Account options and user safety tools SUMEE! does not include games, ROMs, BIOS files, or copyrighted content. Users are responsible for importing only files they legally own or have the right to use. SUMEE! is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Nintendo, Sony, PlayStation, Sega, RetroAchievements, Apple, AirPlay, or any other console manufacturer, game publisher, service provider, or trademark owner. PictoMee is intended for users aged 16 and older. Users should review and follow PictoMee's Terms and Community Guidelines before using social features. Built for users who enjoy retro experiences, compatible emulation, customization, achievements, social connectivity, portable gaming, and a console-like big-screen gaming experience.

About

QuestBuddy

Features
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QuestBuddy is the note-taking and organization app built specifically for gamers. Whether you're tracking 200 side quests in an RPG, managing a base in a survival game, or juggling boss strategies in an action title — QuestBuddy keeps everything in one place so you can focus on playing, not remembering. ORGANIZE ANY GAME Add any game to your library and build a custom set of sections: Quests, Gear, NPCs, Locations, Lore, Tips, and more. Each section is color-coded and icon-matched automatically so your notes are always easy to find at a glance. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Mark items as checkable to-dos and watch your progress ring fill up as you complete them. Get a satisfying "All Done!" celebration when you finish every item in a section. BLUEPRINTS — REUSABLE QUEST TEMPLATES Create Blueprint templates for common quest types and apply them to any game instantly. Blueprint sections are grouped together so your notes stay clean and structured. SESSION NOTES Jot down a quick note after each play session right from the game's main page. Always know exactly where you left off. ICLOUD SYNC Your notes stay in sync across all your Apple devices automatically. Start a note on your iPhone, pick it up on your iPad. SHARE & EXPORT Export any section as formatted text to share with friends, post in a Discord, or save for later. QUESTBUDDY PRO The free version lets you track up to 3 games. Upgrade to Pro with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring charges — to unlock unlimited games, unlimited blueprints, and all future features forever. Download QuestBuddy and never lose your place in a game again.

Screenshots

SUMEE!4 screens
QuestBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuestBuddy at Free against SUMEE!'s $1.99. SUMEE!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On ads 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

QuestBuddy is free to download; SUMEE! costs $1.99 up front. QuestBuddy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SUMEE! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SUMEE! versus QuestBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUMEE!QuestBuddy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size849 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGetzemani Cruz GarciaTimothy Myers

In-app purchases

None

SUMEE!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QuestBuddy

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • QuestBuddy Pro$2.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
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  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is SUMEE! free?
SUMEE! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuestBuddy free?
QuestBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SUMEE! or QuestBuddy have ads?
Neither SUMEE! nor QuestBuddy shows ads.

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