Comparison

Foxol vs GBDev

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

Head to head
About

Foxol

Play classic games across all your devices with this emulator platform. Enjoy multiplayer, cloud saves, achievements, and deep customization. Start for free and upgrade anytime to enhance your gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform play (mobile, desktop, web)
  • Cloud saves and device sync
  • Online multiplayer and remote co-op
  • Online Link Cable support
  • RetroAchievements integration
  • Save states and fast forward/rewind
  • Customizable controls and visuals
Features
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Play Your Classics Everywhere! Foxol is a modern emulator platform that lets you play classic games across all your devices, with multiplayer, cloud saves, Link Cable support, achievements and deep customization. Play on mobile, desktop or in your browser and continue exactly where you left off. Your games and saves move with you automatically. Start for free and upgrade anytime. Cross-platform play and cloud saves Foxol keeps your progress synced across devices so you never lose a moment. Switch seamlessly between phone, desktop and web with cloud saves, manual save states, automatic saves and multiple save profiles. Multiplayer and online Link Cable Play together with friends anywhere in the world. Foxol supports online multiplayer and remote co-op with simple room invites and cross-platform rooms. Relive classic Link Cable moments online by trading, battling and connecting with friends or with yourself, including cross-generation support. Achievements and gameplay control Earn RetroAchievements while you play and turn every game into a challenge. Speed through slow moments with fast forward, rewind instantly to fix mistakes and save your game at any time. Customization and tools Customize controls, visuals and layout to match your playstyle. Choose classic or modern visual presets, use built-in cheats or custom codes, edit saves, apply ROM patches, capture screenshots and cast gameplay to the big screen. Supported consoles Game Boy Game Boy Color Game Boy Advance N64 NDS NES SNES More systems are coming soon. Key features Cross-platform emulator for mobile, desktop and web Cloud saves and seamless device sync Online multiplayer and remote co-op Online Link Cable with cross-generation support RetroAchievements integration Manual and automatic save states Fast forward and rewind gameplay Visual presets and deep customization Custom touch controls and controller support Built-in cheat database and advanced tools Free to play with optional Plus upgrade Download Foxol and play your classics everywhere. Disclaimer Foxol is an independent emulator platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Nintendo or any other console manufacturers, publishers, or rights holders. Foxol does not distribute games, ROMs, or copyrighted content. Users are responsible for providing their own legally obtained game files. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GBDev

Play your favorite Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on your iPhone with this emulator. It features a beautiful game library, responsive on-screen controls, and customizable palettes and themes for a comfortable gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Game Boy & Game Boy Color ROM support
  • Personalized game library with box art
  • Save states for instant progress capture
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Adjustable game palettes and app themes
  • Integrated cheat engine
Features
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GBDev is a fast multi emulator with an immersive feel and lots of good ways to customize your emulation experience. Emulates: GB • GBC • GBA • NES • SNES • DS • DSI • 3DS • GC • Wii Get cozy under the covers with our screen bleed and crt scanlines options. Reposition the screens and buttons to maximize the emulation feel. Enhance the look with animated themes and custom buttons. Landscape mode goes hard too especially when a bluetooth controller is connected. SNES Mouse works for mar10 pain7 too!! GBDev even has 3ds mii support. Connect to a tv with airplay, connect some controllers via bluetooth, and set the phone on charge for a night of retro gatherings. Button haptics make you feel more immersed so we have that too. Our game library is seperated by console. Thank you for using GBDev!!

Screenshots

Foxol4 screens
GBDev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: GBDev at free against Foxol's free with in-app purchases. GBDev also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). Foxol's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Foxol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GBDev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GBDev holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Foxol's written reviews are positive against 13% of GBDev's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foxol ships an update every 3 weeks, GBDev every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Foxol versus GBDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoxolGBDev
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)3.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings718 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB100 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAngelo PerrelloWinter Bagley

Customer experience

Foxol

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GBDev

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Foxol

Subscriptions2
  • Foxol Plus$3.991 Month
  • Foxol Plus$44.991 Year
1 purchases

GBDev

One-time1
  • GBDev Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Foxol free?
Foxol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GBDev free?
GBDev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foxol or GBDev?
GBDev is rated higher. Foxol averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GBDev averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Foxol or GBDev have ads?
Neither Foxol nor GBDev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foxol or GBDev?
Foxol ships an update every 3 weeks, and GBDev every 4 days. Most recently, Foxol was updated on October 1, 2026 and GBDev on October 9, 2026.

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