# iEmulator vs RetroOne

The clearest difference is rating: RetroOne at 5.0 against iEmulator's 3.0. RetroOne also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). iEmulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iEmulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RetroOne sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RetroOne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

iEmulator ships an update weekly, RetroOne fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iEmulator | RetroOne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iemulator/id6767516566/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroone-gba-emulator/id6807632417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896482773) | [Nguyen Dinh Gioi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673627955) |

## What reviewers say

### iEmulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iemulator/id6767516566)

This utility helps gamers diagnose and optimize their Bluetooth game controllers on iOS and macOS. It offers detailed analysis of button presses, stick drift, latency, and haptic feedback, with customizable profiles for different games.

**Highlights:** Controller diagnostics, Stick drift analysis, Button press monitoring, Latency measurement, Haptic feedback testing, Customizable game profiles

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Monthly VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Yearly VIP | $4.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Lifetime VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


### RetroOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroone-gba-emulator/id6807632417)

This app allows you to play your legally owned retro game collection on your iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple classic gaming systems and offers features like a beautiful library, customizable themes, and multiplayer options.

**Highlights:** Supports 8 classic gaming systems, Import and organize game collection, Customizable themes, Portrait and landscape orientation, Play on big screen, Multiplayer with 'Use as Controller', Save and continue progress

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RetroOne Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| RetroOne Plus Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| RetroOne Plus Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iEmulator free?

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

### Is RetroOne free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iEmulator or RetroOne?

RetroOne is rated higher. iEmulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RetroOne averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iEmulator or RetroOne have ads?

Both iEmulator and RetroOne show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iEmulator or RetroOne?

iEmulator ships an update weekly, and RetroOne fortnightly. Most recently, iEmulator was updated on October 31, 2026 and RetroOne on October 31, 2026.

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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.*