Comparison

SUMEE! vs PixelDock

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

PixelDock

This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.

Highlights
  • Multi-console support
  • Automatic cover art
  • Quick save/load states
  • Bluetooth/MFi controller support
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Cloud save synchronization (premium)
  • Social chat and voice calls (premium)
Features
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PixelDock brings together dozens of classic consoles and computers in one app, with a visual library, automatic cover art, quick save states and effortless organization. SUPPORTED SYSTEMS • Nintendo: NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Boy • Sega: Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Gear, Mega-CD, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, NAOMI, Atomiswave • Sony: PlayStation, PSP • Atari: 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar, 8-bit line, ST • SNK Neo Geo and Neo Geo Pocket Color • NEC: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine CD, PC-FX, PC-98 • Commodore 64, 128, VIC-20 and Amiga • Classic computers: ZX Spectrum, ZX81, MSX/MSX2, Amstrad CPC, Sharp X68000, Apple II, Macintosh, Thomson TO7/TO8 • Arcade and more: Vectrex, WonderSwan, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Panasonic 3DO, Pokémon Mini, Odyssey² • MS-DOS and classic adventure engines via ScummVM (SCUMM, SCI, AGI), plus Doom and Quake LIBRARY & GAMEPLAY • Automatic cover art for your whole collection, sorted by system • Fast save/load states with visual thumbnails for every save • Bluetooth/MFi controller support and external display via AirPlay or cable • Wi-Fi upload portal: transfer your own files from a computer, no cables or iTunes needed CLOUD & FRIENDS (premium) • Sync your save states across all your devices • Add friends with a unique nickname, chat, make voice calls, and send games or save states directly SUBSCRIPTION PixelDock Premium unlocks cloud save sync, the full social features and cover art for your entire library (the free tier shows cover art for your first 5 games). Available monthly and yearly with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year • Lifetime: $44.99 one-time payment (not a subscription) Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirming purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a paid subscription is purchased. LEGAL LINKS EULA (Terms of Use): https://emulator.it-systems.es/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://emulator.it-systems.es/privacy.php IMPORTANT NOTICE PixelDock does not include or distribute any games, BIOS files or copyrighted content. You must only use software copies you legally own. The app includes open-source emulation components; you can review all licenses from Settings.

Screenshots

SUMEE!4 screens
PixelDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixelDock at Free against SUMEE!'s $1.99. SUMEE!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

PixelDock is free to download; SUMEE! costs $1.99 up front. PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SUMEE! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SUMEE! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUMEE! has 134 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUMEE! ships an update every 2 days, PixelDock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SUMEE! versus PixelDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUMEE!PixelDock
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (134 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size849 MB429 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGetzemani Cruz GarciaJose Antonio Salinas Garcia

Customer experience

SUMEE!

All ratings134 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.9%

PixelDock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

SUMEE!

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelDock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is SUMEE! free?
SUMEE! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixelDock free?
PixelDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SUMEE! or PixelDock?
SUMEE! is rated higher. SUMEE! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while PixelDock averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SUMEE! or PixelDock have ads?
Neither SUMEE! nor PixelDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUMEE! or PixelDock?
SUMEE! ships an update every 2 days, and PixelDock every 3 days. Most recently, SUMEE! was updated on October 18, 2026 and PixelDock on October 15, 2026.

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