Comparison

REmu vs Block Drop Classic

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

Head to head
About

REmu

This app allows you to import and play your own classic game ROMs on your device. It features a clean library, automatic system detection, and customizable controls, including gamepad support. Enjoy your retro gaming collection with smooth rendering and save states.

Highlights
  • Import your own ROMs
  • Organized game library
  • Metal-accelerated rendering
  • On-screen touch controls
  • MFi gamepad support
  • Save states
  • Built-in mini-game
Features
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REmu is a clean, focused retro library for files you already own. Import your own ROMs from the Files app, organize them in a tidy library, and play them with smooth Metal-accelerated rendering, on-screen touch controls, or any MFi-compatible gamepad. Built for landscape, designed to feel modern. WHAT'S INSIDE • A polished library that auto-detects the system from each file you import • Cover art pulled from the file when available, or matched against an open-source thumbnail database • Save states from the in-game menu — pause, save, resume any time • One built-in original mini-game (Glowchase) so the app is fun out of the box • Full MFi controller support including DualSense and Xbox Wireless WHAT'S NOT INSIDE • No game files. REmu does not ship, distribute, or download commercial games. • No BIOS files. Provide your own where required. • No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking, no accounts. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY By using REmu, you confirm that any file you import is one you legally own (typically dumped from your own cartridge or disc) or one that is freely licensed (homebrew, public domain, etc.). Piracy is not supported in any form. PRIVACY REmu stores everything on your device. Nothing is uploaded. See the in-app Terms and Privacy Policy for full details. REmu is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any console manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

Block Drop Classic

Features
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Tetrix brings classic falling-block puzzle gameplay to a clean, retro-inspired interface. Guide each piece into place, complete horizontal lines, and keep the board clear as you progress. Plan your next move using the piece preview, track your score and cleared lines, and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Features: - Familiar falling-block puzzle gameplay - Simple and responsive on-screen controls - Score, cleared-line, and level tracking - Next-piece preview - Quick-drop control - Sound controls - Pause, resume, and instant reset - Retro handheld-inspired visual design Easy to learn but challenging to master, Tetrix is ideal for quick puzzle sessions and longer high-score runs.

Screenshots

REmu4 screens
Block Drop Classic2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Block Drop Classic at 13.0 against REmu's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REmu ships an update every 5 days, Block Drop Classic weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
REmu versus Block Drop Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREmuBlock Drop Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFATIH KOCA倩 王

In-app purchases

None

REmu

No in-app purchases

None

Block Drop Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REmu free?
REmu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Drop Classic free?
Block Drop Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REmu or Block Drop Classic have ads?
Both REmu and Block Drop Classic show ads.
Which is updated more often, REmu or Block Drop Classic?
REmu ships an update every 5 days, and Block Drop Classic weekly. Most recently, REmu was updated on October 31, 2026 and Block Drop Classic on October 31, 2026.

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