# RetroEMU vs GBDev

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RetroEMU at 100% against GBDev's 13%. RetroEMU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). GBDev's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

RetroEMU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GBDev has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RetroEMU's written reviews are positive against 13% of GBDev's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RetroEMU | GBDev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroemu-arcade-game-emulator/id6762183171/reviews)** | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viet Nam Tourism](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870727120) | [Winter Bagley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513642337) |

## What reviewers say

### RetroEMU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroemu-arcade-game-emulator/id6762183171)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful retro gaming console. Play thousands of classic titles, organize your game library, and customize your controls for an enhanced nostalgic experience. Includes advanced tools like save states and fast forward.

**Highlights:** Play classic console games on mobile, Organize and manage game collections, Customizable on-screen controllers, Save State and Load State functionality, Fast Forward gameplay option, Built-in private browser for secure discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GBDev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbdev-full-control-emulator/id6787331675)

Play your favorite Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on your iPhone with this emulator. It features a beautiful game library, responsive on-screen controls, and customizable palettes and themes for a comfortable gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Game Boy & Game Boy Color ROM support, Personalized game library with box art, Save states for instant progress capture, Customizable on-screen controls, Adjustable game palettes and app themes, Integrated cheat engine

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GBDev Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RetroEMU free?

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

### Is GBDev free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RetroEMU or GBDev?

RetroEMU is rated higher. RetroEMU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GBDev averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do RetroEMU or GBDev have ads?

RetroEMU shows ads; GBDev 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.*