Comparison

Dream Emulator vs Mendazzle

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

Head to head
About

Dream Emulator

Play classic Game Boy games on your iPhone with accurate emulation. Load your own ROMs and enjoy pixel-perfect graphics and sound. Save progress, use fast forward, and access your library easily.

Highlights
  • Accurate Game Boy emulation
  • Crystal-clear pixel rendering
  • Full audio emulation
  • On-screen controls
  • Save and load game states
  • Fast forward mode
Features
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Dream Emulator brings the classic Game Boy experience to your iPhone. Load your own ROM files and play your favorite Game Boy games with a faithful emulation of the original hardware — including accurate CPU, graphics, and sound. FEATURES • Accurate Game Boy (DMG) emulation • Crystal-clear pixel rendering at any screen size • Full audio emulation with all 4 sound channels • On-screen controls with D-pad, A/B buttons, Start and Select • Save and load game states at any time (3 slots per game) • Fast forward mode to speed up gameplay • Recent games list for quick access to your library • File sharing via iTunes and the Files app • No ads, no tracking, no internet connection required HOW TO USE Transfer your .gb ROM files to the app using the Files app or iTunes File Sharing, then select them inside Dream Emulator to start playing. PRIVACY Dream Emulator collects no personal data. Everything stays on your device. NOTE Dream Emulator does not include any games. Users are responsible for obtaining ROM files in compliance with applicable copyright laws.

About

Mendazzle

Features
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Give damaged phones, cases and gadgets a fresh start in Mendazzle. Remove dirt, repair broken parts and complete each transformation with colors, patterns, stickers and decorative details. Every item offers something different. Clean and polish worn technology, restore damaged phones or create a new look for a phone case. Simple tap, drag and swipe controls make each step easy to enjoy. Relax with satisfying ASMR sounds as you wipe, scrub, fix, paint and decorate. Play at your own pace, then enjoy the final reveal as neglected tech becomes clean, restored and stylish. Features: Cleaning and restoration activities Hands-on repair challenges Creative case customization Different gadgets to transform Satisfying sounds and touch interactions Rewarding before-and-after reveals Clean the mess, repair the damage and create a fresh new look in Mendazzle!

Screenshots

Dream Emulator4 screens
Mendazzle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dream Emulator at none against Mendazzle's 1. Dream Emulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mendazzle's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Mendazzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dream Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Dream Emulator versus Mendazzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDream EmulatorMendazzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThalisson Gabriel Da Silva Santos MeloMuarij Mahmood Ramay

In-app purchases

None

Dream Emulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mendazzle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Dream Emulator free?
Dream Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mendazzle free?
Mendazzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dream Emulator or Mendazzle have ads?
Mendazzle shows ads; Dream Emulator does not.

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