Comparison

Plume! vs YESTERcades

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

Head to head
About

Plume!

This app allows you to play classic Dreamcast games on your iPhone. It offers a polished library, customizable graphics, and flexible control options for both handheld and TV play. Easily import your game titles and enhance their visuals for a modern gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Dreamcast emulation on iPhone
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Bluetooth gamepad support
  • Console mode for TV play
  • Advanced graphics tuning
  • Save states and VMU support
  • RetroAchievements integration
Features
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Plume is a Dreamcast emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A polished library, deep graphics options, and controls for handheld play and couch co-op. Add games through the Files app, AirDrop, or the Share sheet. Supported formats include GDI, CDI, CHD, CUE, ISO, M3U, ELF, ZIP, and 7Z. Retail BIOS files are optional. Turn on Fast Boot to skip the splash, or add dc_boot.bin and dc_flash.bin from hardware you own for the full boot sequence. LIBRARY Your collection lives in one place with cover art, metadata, favorites, and play time. Every menu can show as Tiles or a List. After you run a game, Plume grades how it performs on your device (Excellent, Good, Playable, and more) so you know what to expect before you boot. Add any game to your Home Screen. CONTROLS Use fully customizable on-screen controls, or pair a Bluetooth gamepad in iOS Settings and remap every button in Plume. Dreamcast has four controller ports, and each port can hold a standard controller, arcade stick, twin stick, racing controller, fishing controller, light gun, maracas, train, rhythm or dance controller, keyboard, or mouse, each with its own touch layout. Touch controls fill port 1 when nothing else is connected. Rumble and haptics are built in. CONSOLE MODE Mirror your screen to a TV over AirPlay or HDMI. In Console mode the game renders on the big screen while your iPhone stays the controller. GRAPHICS AND PERFORMANCE Tune internal resolution, aspect ratio, CRT shaders, texture filtering, HDR, and upscaling. MetalFX upscaling and FSR 3 frame generation are available on supported devices. HD texture packs, neural upscale models, and Upscale Studio help older games look sharper. A live HUD shows FPS, frame time, CPU, RAM, and more. SAVE STATES AND VMU Save and load states from the in-game menu. Slots appear on library covers for quick resume. Per-game VMU files keep memory cards where they belong. CHEATS Add cheat codes by hand or import them for each game. RETROACHIEVEMENTS Sign in to RetroAchievements and earn badges while you play. Hardcore mode disables save states for a classic challenge. EXTRACT Hold a game in the library to extract its music, videos, and pictures from your own disc. CAPTURE AND SHARE Take screenshots and record gameplay in-game. Save them to Documents or Photos, or attach a capture to a save-state slot as a visual bookmark. SOUND AND STYLE Menu music from downloadable tracks, your own imports, or songs from your Apple Music library. Themes give you control over colors, fonts, corners, and accessibility, including Bold Text and Button Shapes when iOS has them on. REQUIREMENTS Plume runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later, and on Mac computers with Apple silicon running macOS 14 or later. Your device may warm up during play, and heavy 3D games may not reach full speed on older devices. LEGAL Plume does not include commercial games or a retail BIOS. You are responsible for content you import. Only use game files and firmware you legally own. Dreamcast is a trademark of SEGA. Plume is not affiliated with or endorsed by SEGA.

About

YESTERcades

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YESTERcades puts the arcade in your pocket. Use the app to explore all YESTERcades locations, check live hours, get directions, call your local arcade, and browse the Game Library to see where your favorite games are available. Need help choosing what to play next? Use Pick My Next Game and let the arcade decide. Stay up to date with upcoming events and YESTERcades news, add events to your calendar, and share them with friends. The app also includes the Arcade Passport, where you can visit each YESTERcades location, collect stamps, and track your progress. Features include: • Game Library with location filters • Pick My Next Game • Events and event details • Add events to your calendar • News and updates • Location hours and live open status • One tap directions and calling • Arcade Passport • Push notifications • Party inquiry access • Gift certificate access YESTERcades is all about unlimited play, classic arcade games, pinball, console gaming, special events, and bringing the arcade experience to a new generation.

Screenshots

Plume!4 screens
YESTERcades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: YESTERcades at Free against Plume!'s $0.99. YESTERcades also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Plume!'s advantage is chart position (#142 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

YESTERcades is free to download; Plume! costs $0.99 up front. Plume! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YESTERcades asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plume! ships an update every 2 months, YESTERcades every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Plume! versus YESTERcades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlume!YESTERcades
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDylan MathurinYESTERcades

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plume!

One-time1
  • Tip $1$0.99
None

YESTERcades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plume! free?
Plume! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is YESTERcades free?
YESTERcades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plume! or YESTERcades have ads?
Neither Plume! nor YESTERcades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plume! or YESTERcades?
Plume! ships an update every 2 months, and YESTERcades every 4 days. Most recently, Plume! was updated on October 27, 2026 and YESTERcades on October 9, 2026.

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