# Forest vs GlassROM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forest at none against GlassROM's 1. GlassROM's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forest against 5.0 for GlassROM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlassROM has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest | GlassROM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-run/id6757683875/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassrom/id6760094643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel Brecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019) | [Vincent Galeano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821763930) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-run/id6757683875)

Guide a swift fox through a vibrant, endless forest. Master precision controls to jump, soar, and dash through challenges, collecting power-ups and competing on global leaderboards. Enjoy a premium, uninterrupted gaming experience with stunning visual effects and a dynamic environment.

**Highlights:** Precision jump controls, Dynamic day-night cycle, Weather systems, Power-up pickups, Game Center leaderboards, Stunning particle effects

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlassROM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassrom/id6760094643)

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your iOS device. Enjoy accurate emulation, customizable controls, and save states for a seamless gaming experience. All your games are managed locally with a focus on privacy.

**Highlights:** Supports Game Boy, NES, N64, DS, and GameCube, Metal-powered pixel-perfect rendering, Low-latency audio engine, On-screen and controller support, Save states and battery persistence, Import ROMs from Files app, Includes six original demo games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlassROM Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest free?

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

### Is GlassROM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forest or GlassROM?

Forest and GlassROM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Forest or GlassROM have ads?

Neither Forest nor GlassROM 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.*