REmu vs Block Drop Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Import your own ROMs
- Organized game library
- Metal-accelerated rendering
- On-screen touch controls
- MFi gamepad support
- Save states
- Built-in mini-game
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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.
Block Drop Classic
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
REmu ships an update every 5 days, Block Drop Classic weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | REmu | Block Drop Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FATIH KOCA | 倩 王 |
In-app purchases
REmu
No in-app purchases
Block Drop Classic
No in-app purchases









