RetroNexus vs Super Emu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroNexus
This app allows you to play classic retro games from multiple console systems on your iOS device. It offers features like customizable controls, save states, fast-forward, and a smart library organizer for your game ROMs.
- Multi-system emulation (NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis)
- Customizable gamepad themes
- Save and load game states
- Fast forward gameplay
- Smart library organizer
- Supports custom cheat codes
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RetroNexus is the ultimate multi-system game emulator designed exclusively for iOS! Experience the magic of retro gaming with high-fidelity emulation and modern features. Relive your childhood classics or discover retro masterpieces from standard-setting consoles of the past. Supported Systems: - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES): Play all your beloved 8-bit classics. - Super Nintendo (SNES): Immerse yourself in epic 16-bit adventures. - Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance (GBA): Bring the best portable games directly to your screen. - Sega Genesis: Speed through Sega classics with maximum fidelity. - Chip-8: Experience classic indie-style gameplay cores. Powerful Modern Features: - Customized Gamepad Themes: Tailor the look and feel of your controls with beautifully crafted skins. - Custom Cheat Codes: Add, manage, and toggle cheat codes (Action Replay, Game Genie) easily on the fly. - Save & Load States: Never lose progress! Save and load at any point using multiple available slots. - Fast Forward: Speed up dialogue-heavy sequences or long grinding sessions. - Smart Library Organizer: Import game ROMs from .zip files quickly, browse games by console, and read helpful guides. - Completely Localized: Beautifully translated into multiple languages for retro fans worldwide. Unlock your retro gaming paradise today with RetroNexus! Note: RetroNexus does not bundle or provide any game ROMs. Users must supply their own legally acquired game files to play.
Super Emu
This application allows you to play classic handheld and console games on your iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple systems, offers customizable controls, and includes features like save states and rewind.
- Supports Game Boy Advance, Color, NES, and SNES games
- Customizable multitouch controls with haptic feedback
- Full controller and keyboard support
- Rewind, save states, and fast-forward options
- iCloud syncing for saves and progress
- Online multiplayer via Room Link
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SuperEmu is a fast, beautiful emulator for the handhelds and consoles you grew up with, built natively for iPhone and iPad with the new Liquid Glass design. ONE LIBRARY FOR YOUR CLASSICS • Plays Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Game Boy, Super Nintendo (SNES) and NES games. • Add games from the Files app, “Open in…”, or by copying them into the SuperEmu folder. • Artwork is captured automatically from your last session. Filter by system or search by title. CONTROLS MADE FOR EVERY CONSOLE • Multitouch buttons laid out for each system, with an 8-way D-pad, sliding between buttons and haptic feedback. • Full support for MFi, Xbox and PlayStation controllers and hardware keyboards. • Touch controls step aside automatically when you pick up a controller. REWIND, SAVE, SPEED UP • Rewind: hold L2 + R2 and jump back up to 20 seconds, then pick the exact moment to play from. • Save states: 4 slots per game with thumbnails and timestamps. • Fast-forward at 2×, 3× or 4×. SYNCED WITH iCLOUD • In-game saves, save states and thumbnails sync between your iPhone and iPad through your own iCloud Drive. • Games are matched by their file’s fingerprint, so progress follows you across devices. ROOM LINK — PLAY TOGETHER ONLINE • Create a room, share the 5-letter code, and play with a friend over the internet through Game Center. • Handheld games connect like a link cable: trade, battle and play versus modes. • Console games play like two controllers plugged into the same machine. LOOKS THE WAY YOU REMEMBER • Pixel-perfect scaling plus Metal filters: Sharp, Smooth, LCD Grid, Scanline, CRT, color correction, Retro Green and Scale2x. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your games and saves stay on your devices and in your own iCloud. IMPORTANT SuperEmu does not include any games. Play only games you own or that are legally free to use, such as homebrew. SuperEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Nintendo. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Open-source emulation cores: mGBA (MPL 2.0), Snes9x (Snes9x license, non-commercial) and FCEUmm (GPL 2.0).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Emu at none against RetroNexus's 3. Super Emu also leads on ads (none vs shown). RetroNexus's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. RetroNexus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Super Emu asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RetroNexus against 5.0 for Super Emu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | RetroNexus | Super Emu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quoc Huynh | Kiet Nguyen Tuan |
In-app purchases
RetroNexus
- Premium Weekly Pass$0.997 Days
- Premium Yearly Pass7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Pass$19.99
Super Emu
No in-app purchases









