# Nova Emulator vs Tinbox

The clearest difference is rating: Tinbox at 5.0 against Nova Emulator's 3.0. Tinbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Nova Emulator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Emulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tinbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tinbox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Emulator | Tinbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-emulator/id6760300280/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinbox-game-emulator/id6809113803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDEATAG STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883714100) | [KEATON MATTHEW MAGGARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809113805) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-emulator/id6760300280)

Play classic games on your smartphone with this high-performance retro emulator. Enjoy smooth gameplay, save your progress, and utilize features like fast forward and display filters. It supports a wide range of consoles and offers cheat code functionality.

**Highlights:** High-performance emulation (60fps), Virtual gamepad with radial dial, Save and load game states, Fast forward gameplay (2x-4x), Display filters (CRT, LCD), Cheat code support, Play time statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOVA Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| NOVA Premium | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| NOVA Premium | $24.99 | per 6 months |


### Tinbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinbox-game-emulator/id6809113803)

This application allows you to play classic handheld games on your device. It supports GBA, GB, and GBC game files, offering features like rewind, save states, and customizable controls. Enjoy your favorite retro titles with enhanced options and a private, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Supports GBA, GB, GBC game files, Rewind and fast-forward gameplay, Multiple save state slots, Customizable controls and button layouts, Bluetooth and MFi controller support, Built-in BIOS, Private and ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Emulator free?

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

### Is Tinbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Emulator or Tinbox?

Tinbox is rated higher. Nova Emulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tinbox averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nova Emulator or Tinbox have ads?

Nova Emulator shows ads; Tinbox does not.

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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.*