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, achievements, advanced connectivity 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, save states, automatic saves and multiple save profiles. Next-generation multiplayer Foxol brings 30+ multiplayer and connectivity modes together in one platform. Play locally or online with Remote Co-op, Link Cable, infrared, WFC, virtual pet connections and more, including cross-generation and cross-system multiplayer. Achievements Earn RetroAchievements while you play and turn your favorite games into new challenges. Track your progress and unlock achievements as you play. Gameplay tools and customization Play your way with save states, fast forward and rewind. Customize controls, layouts and visuals with 300+ presets and controller skins, or go further with built-in cheats, custom codes, save editing and ROM patching. Play your cartridges anywhere Connect a GB Operator to play physical Game Boy cartridges in Foxol, continue with your cloud save on other devices and sync your progress back to the cartridge. Make every step count Turn real-world steps into progress in compatible games. Supported consoles Game Boy Game Boy Color Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Nintendo Entertainment System Super Nintendo Entertainment System Nintendo 64 Virtual Boy Pokémon Mini Sega Mega Drive and Genesis PlayStation WonderSwan WonderSwan Color Digital Monster Digital Monster Color Digital Monster Pendulum Color Pokéwalker Pocket Pikachu More systems are coming soon. Key features Cross-platform emulator for mobile, desktop and web Cloud saves and seamless device sync 30+ multiplayer and connectivity modes Local multiplayer and Remote Co-op Link Cable, infrared and WFC Virtual pet and cross-system connectivity Cross-generation multiplayer RetroAchievements integration Save states, fast forward and rewind 300+ visual presets and customization Custom controls and controller skins Built-in cheats, ROM patching and save editing GB Operator integration Health Connect step support for compatible games 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

Experience retro gaming with this multi-emulator, offering extensive customization for a personalized feel. Enjoy features like screen bleed, scanlines, and adjustable controls. Connect controllers and output to a TV for immersive retro gatherings.

Highlights
  • Multi-console emulation (GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, DS, 3DS, GC, Wii)
  • Customizable screen effects (bleed, scanlines)
  • Adjustable screen and button layout
  • Animated themes and custom buttons
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • AirPlay TV output
  • Button haptics for immersion
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 rating: GBDev at 3.6 against Foxol's 2.7. GBDev also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Foxol's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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, 3.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Foxol's written reviews are positive against 42% of GBDev's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foxol ships an update every 3 weeks, GBDev every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Foxol versus GBDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoxolGBDev
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)3.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings924 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB100 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAngelo PerrelloWinter Bagley

Customer experience

Foxol

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GBDev

All ratings24 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Foxol

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

GBDev

One-time8
  • Theme Pack 1$1.99
  • Theme Pack 2$1.99
  • Visual Pack 1$1.99
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  • Visual Pack 2$1.99
  • Visual Pack 3$1.99
  • Theme Pack 4$1.99
  • Theme Pack 3$1.99
  • 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 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while GBDev averages 3.6 from 24 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 31, 2026 and GBDev on November 5, 2026.

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