Comparison

GBA Emulator vs Arbitrage Dash

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

Head to head
About

GBA Emulator

Transform your iPhone into a retro gaming console. This emulator offers smooth performance, HD scaling, and auto-save features for your legally owned game backups. Customize controls with touch or a Bluetooth gamepad.

Highlights
  • HD Video Mode
  • Smooth 60 FPS Performance
  • Fast Forward Gameplay
  • Haptic Feedback
  • Auto-Save & States
  • Bluetooth Controller Support
  • Easy Game Import
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate handheld console with EMUverse. EMUverse is a high-performance, feature-rich emulator designed to bring your retro game library to life. Whether you are reliving childhood memories or discovering classic adventures for the first time, EMUverse offers the smoothest experience on the App Store. KEY FEATURES: Premium Gameplay: - HD Video Mode: Experience classic pixel art with crisp, modern scaling. - Smooth Performance: Optimized engine ensuring 60 FPS on supported devices. - Fast Forward: Speed up gameplay up to 3x to skip slow intros or level grind. - Haptic Feedback: Feel every jump and action with integrated button vibration support. Library Management: - Beautiful UI: A clean, dark-themed interface that puts your games front and center. - Auto-Save & States: Never lose progress. The app manages your recent games automatically. - Cloud Backup: Your entire library, ROMs, cover art, and save states now sync to iCloud. Switch devices or reinstall and everything restores in seconds. - Easy Import: Quickly add your legally owned game files (.gba, .zip) via the Files app. Customization: - Controller Support: Play using touch controls or connect your favorite Bluetooth gamepad. - Visual Settings: Toggle FPS counter, adjust audio settings, and customize your experience. - Rewind: Never lose to a tough boss again. Press and hold the new rewind button to scrub gameplay backwards up to 10 seconds, complete with a smooth black-and-white "VHS rewind" effect. DISCLAIMER: EMUverse is an emulator application tailored for playing legal backups of games. No Games Included: This application strictly does not include any game files, ROMs, or copyrighted material. User Responsibility: Users must supply their own game files created from physical cartridges they legally own. EMUverse is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by any console manufacturer. Privacy Policy: https://emuverse.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://emuverse.app/terms-of-use

About

Arbitrage Dash

Features
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The Ultimate High-Frequency Trading Simulator. Can you survive the volatility of the global markets? Step into the shoes of an institutional trader in Arbitrage Dash, the premier finance simulation designed for strategy enthusiasts. From NASDAQ giants to global banking leaders, manage your risk and grow your portfolio before the margin call. Key Features: -Dynamic Market Cycles: Adapt as markets shift between high-volatility Bull runs and fee-heavy Bear cycles. -Institutional Power-Ups: Gain the edge with the Market Scanner and real-time Insider Signals. -Global Asset Mix: Trade a diverse portfolio including tech leaders like AAPL and NVDA, plus global finance staples. -The Ledger Upgrade: Unlock a permanent 5% profit bonus and an ad-free professional experience. -Worldwide Leaderboards: Compete against traders globally to reach "High Net Worth" status. Note: All trading in this app is 100% simulated for entertainment. No real money or financial assets are involved. A purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Terms of Service (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and Privacy Policy (https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS3q2p_wMbG0Um0oSPD-mxCT5TAGpuevx2a1jsVOzSSWt5DUSBbO22kE1mn39vTPjue_3RfJOirKT8G/pub).

Screenshots

GBA Emulator4 screens
Arbitrage Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GBA Emulator at 17.6 against Arbitrage Dash's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. GBA Emulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Arbitrage Dash sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GBA Emulator versus Arbitrage Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGBA EmulatorArbitrage Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem LavrentievJia Jing Cho

In-app purchases

7 purchases

GBA Emulator

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Arbitrage Dash

Subscriptions1
  • The Insider Pass$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • The Ledger$2.99
  • Vault of Gems$9.99

Questions

Is GBA Emulator free?
GBA Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arbitrage Dash free?
Arbitrage Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GBA Emulator or Arbitrage Dash have ads?
Neither GBA Emulator nor Arbitrage Dash shows ads.

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