Comparison

Let's NES vs SimulatorArcade

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

Head to head
About

Let's NES

Experience classic 8-bit and 16-bit gaming with a beautifully designed retro interface. Enjoy exclusive online multiplayer for two players and save your progress instantly. Bring your favorite childhood games to life on your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Exclusive online multiplayer for 2 players
  • Gorgeous pixel-art and skeuomorphic UI
  • Tactile retro controller experience
  • Smart save states for instant progress saving
  • Import your own legally obtained ROMs
Features
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LetsNES is a retro game emulator designed for phones, tablets, and Macs. We have perfectly preserved the soul of the classic NES, SNES, and GBA, while reimagining them with stunning, high-quality pixel art interfaces and skeuomorphic console designs. No dry, cold modern menus, no complex online setups—from visuals to performance, it’s top-tier in every way. Key Features: 【Global Online Two-Player Co-op — Jump In with Friends Anywhere】 Want to relive classic games with old friends miles away? LetsNES makes remote multiplayer as easy as sending a text! Simply create a room with one tap, share your unique room code, and your friend can join instantly as Player 2. We support shared-screen online play for NES and SNES, as well as zero-cable LAN and remote multiplayer for GBA. With no complex network configuration required, our completely overhauled network architecture guarantees ultra-low latency co-op fun! It's also perfect for live streams and party gaming. 【Exquisite Pixel Art & Skeuomorphic UI for Detail Lovers】 LetsNES features custom-crafted pixel art interfaces and retro console aesthetics. Every menu, icon, and transition is designed to capture the essence of retro gaming while looking crisp, high-end, and extremely detailed on modern HD displays. 【Effortless Rewind & Save States — No More Frustration】 Stuck on a tough level? LetsNES features an incredibly intuitive Rewind function that lets you pull back time and try again whenever you slip up. Enjoy real-time Save and Load states with single-tap pause, allowing you to resume your adventure anytime, anywhere. 【Tactile Retro Controller — Feel Every Button Press】 We carefully crafted a skeuomorphic virtual controller that authentically recreates the look and feel of classic gamepads. Combined with fine-tuned button layouts, rapid response times, and subtle haptic feedback, it delivers an addictively physical touch on touchscreen displays. (Supports key mapping for up to 4 physical controllers or keyboards as well.) User Notice (Legal Disclaimer): LetsNES is strictly a software emulator and media player. This application DOES NOT contain, embed, or bundle any games or ROM files. Users must provide their legally obtained game ROM files (NES/SNES/GBA formats) to play. Simply import your game files via the built-in Files app or from your computer to start playing!

About

SimulatorArcade

This application emulates classic arcade and console systems, allowing users to play ROM files they legally own. It offers fast and accurate emulation with support for various controllers and customizable on-screen controls. Enjoy multiple screen scaling options and automatic game saves for a seamless retro gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Supports CPS-1, CPS-2, Neo Geo, NES, GBA, PlayStation
  • Fast and accurate emulation
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Save & Load States
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Automatic game save
Features
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Arcade Emulator is a high-performance emulator designed for classic arcade systems. Supports CPS-1, CPS-2, Neo Geo, NES, GBA, PlayStation... hardware platforms, allowing users to run ROM files they legally own. Features Supports CPS-1, CPS-2, Neo Geo, NES, GBA, PlayStation... Fast and accurate emulation Bluetooth controller support Landscape and portrait modes Save & Load States Customizable on-screen controls External keyboard and game controller support Multiple screen scaling options and filters Automatic game save Simple and user-friendly interface This application does not include any game ROMs, copyrighted game content, or downloadable games. Users must provide their own legally obtained ROM files.

Screenshots

Let's NES4 screens
SimulatorArcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimulatorArcade at none against Let's NES's 2. SimulatorArcade also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Let's NES sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SimulatorArcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Let's NES ships an update every 10 days, SimulatorArcade every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Let's NES versus SimulatorArcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLet's NESSimulatorArcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developeryu zhu鹏 孙

Customer experience

Let's NES

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SimulatorArcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Let's NES

One-time2
  • 500 Energy$0.99
  • Infinite Energy$4.99
None

SimulatorArcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Let's NES free?
Let's NES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimulatorArcade free?
SimulatorArcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Let's NES or SimulatorArcade?
Let's NES and SimulatorArcade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Let's NES or SimulatorArcade have ads?
Let's NES shows ads; SimulatorArcade does not.
Which is updated more often, Let's NES or SimulatorArcade?
Let's NES ships an update every 10 days, and SimulatorArcade every 3 days. Most recently, Let's NES was updated on October 31, 2026 and SimulatorArcade on October 31, 2026.

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