# SpatialEMU vs Tinbox

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tinbox at free against SpatialEMU's paid. Tinbox also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). SpatialEMU's advantage is device support (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SpatialEMU against 5.0 for Tinbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpatialEMU | Tinbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spatialemu/id6771768889/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinbox-game-emulator/id6809113803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 388 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓东 傅](https://appshunter.io/developer/328047099) | [KEATON MATTHEW MAGGARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809113805) |

## What reviewers say

### SpatialEMU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spatialemu/id6771768889)

This app allows you to play your personal retro game collection on iPhone and iPad. It supports a wide range of classic systems and offers flexible control options, including virtual buttons and physical controllers. You can load games locally or connect to a self-hosted server for library management.

**Highlights:** Play retro games on iOS devices, Supports NES, SNES, PlayStation, PSP, and more, Load local game files or use a self-hosted server, Virtual and physical controller support, Customizable controller mapping, Local save states and progress syncing

**Features:** Game Controller support, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tinbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinbox-game-emulator/id6809113803)

This application allows you to play classic handheld games on your device. It supports GBA, GB, and GBC game files, offering features like rewind, save states, and customizable controls. Enjoy your favorite retro titles with enhanced options and a private, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Supports GBA, GB, GBC game files, Rewind and fast-forward gameplay, Multiple save state slots, Customizable controls and button layouts, Bluetooth and MFi controller support, Built-in BIOS, Private and ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpatialEMU free?

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

### Is Tinbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpatialEMU or Tinbox?

SpatialEMU and Tinbox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SpatialEMU or Tinbox have ads?

Neither SpatialEMU nor Tinbox shows ads.

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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.*