# Foxol vs PocketDOS

The clearest difference is rating: PocketDOS at 3.3 against Foxol's 2.7. PocketDOS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Foxol's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Foxol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PocketDOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

PocketDOS holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Foxol | PocketDOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxol/id6757157265/reviews) | **[3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angelo Perrello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497464848) | [Matthew Hood](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778243570) |

## What reviewers say

### Foxol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxol/id6757157265)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foxol Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Foxol Plus | $44.99 | per year |


### PocketDOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163)

This app allows you to play classic DOS and Windows 9x games and software on your iPhone. Import your own licensed titles and enjoy them offline with customizable controls and settings. It also features an experimental Windows 98 installation wizard.

**Highlights:** Import DOS & Windows 9x software, On-device, offline emulation, Customizable touch and hardware controls, Session persistence and quick save/load, Optional iCloud save sync, Experimental Windows 98 installer, Open source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Foxol free?

Foxol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PocketDOS free?

PocketDOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Foxol or PocketDOS?

PocketDOS is rated higher. Foxol averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PocketDOS averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Foxol or PocketDOS have ads?

Neither Foxol nor PocketDOS shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*