# RetroHandheld vs Super Emu

The clearest difference is rating: Super Emu at 5.0 against RetroHandheld's 3.8. Super Emu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). RetroHandheld's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetroHandheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super Emu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Emu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RetroHandheld | Super Emu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrohandheld/id6759585946/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-emu/id6816089637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Margot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877555458) | [Kiet Nguyen Tuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647733663) |

## What reviewers say

### RetroHandheld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrohandheld/id6759585946)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a classic gaming console. Play popular retro systems like Game Boy, NES, and PlayStation with controller support and save states. Bring your own legally owned game files for an offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Plays 8 classic consoles, Controller support, Save states and auto-save, Offline play, Cheat code support, iCloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Super Emu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-emu/id6816089637)

This application allows you to play classic handheld and console games on your iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple systems, offers customizable controls, and includes features like save states and rewind.

**Highlights:** Supports Game Boy Advance, Color, NES, and SNES games, Customizable multitouch controls with haptic feedback, Full controller and keyboard support, Rewind, save states, and fast-forward options, iCloud syncing for saves and progress, Online multiplayer via Room Link

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RetroHandheld free?

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

### Is Super Emu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RetroHandheld or Super Emu?

Super Emu is rated higher. RetroHandheld averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Super Emu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RetroHandheld or Super Emu have ads?

Neither RetroHandheld nor Super Emu 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.*