# GoldNight vs GBDev

The clearest difference is rating: GoldNight at 5.0 against GBDev's 3.3. GoldNight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). GBDev's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GBDev sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoldNight asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoldNight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GBDev has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoldNight | GBDev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldnight/id6757383080/reviews)** | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Alaniz Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423571149) | [Winter Bagley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513642337) |

## What reviewers say

### GoldNight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldnight/id6757383080)

Engage in global photo and video contests, showcasing your creative skills. Vote on submissions from other users and have a chance to win real cash prizes. Build your profile, earn recognition, and connect with a community of creators.

**Highlights:** Creative photo and video contests, Real cash prizes for winners, Community voting and ranking, Build and showcase creator profiles, Direct messaging with other creators, Leaderboard and trending creators

**In-app purchases:** none


### GBDev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GBDev Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoldNight free?

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

### Is GBDev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoldNight or GBDev?

GoldNight is rated higher. GoldNight averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GBDev averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do GoldNight or GBDev have ads?

Neither GoldNight nor GBDev 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.*