Comparison

Bootbox vs SimulatorArcade

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

Head to head
About

Bootbox

Features
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Bootbox is a virtual PC for iPad and iPhone. It emulates a complete 64-bit x86 computer in software and boots real operating systems on it, with no jailbreak, sign-in or server. CHOOSE A SYSTEM • Linux Desktop: windows, a taskbar, a terminal, a file manager and a WebKit web browser. • Linux Terminal: a full Linux console with Python 3.12 and pip, internet access, and Wine for Windows command-line programs. • Android 12 (AOSP): the Android home screen with touch and keyboard. It resumes in seconds from a ready-made snapshot. • Your own disk images and ISO files. A REAL COMPUTER, EMULATED • Up to 8 virtual CPU cores that really run in parallel. • Internet inside the virtual machine, through a network stack built into the app. • Files move between your device and the virtual machine, and machines can be saved and resumed. • Built-in benchmarks (CPU-Z, 7-Zip, sysbench, GPU and web tests) show what the emulated PC can do. GOOD TO KNOW Every instruction of the virtual PC is translated in software, so it runs much slower than a real computer. It's best for learning Linux, scripting, retro-style computing and experiments, not heavy work. The systems download on first use (about 240 MB for the Linux desktop, about 900 MB for Android) and then run offline. Newer devices with more memory run them best. Bootbox collects no data.

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

Bootbox3 screens
SimulatorArcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimulatorArcade at 4 against Bootbox's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bootbox versus SimulatorArcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBootboxSimulatorArcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerchienchung Yu鹏 孙

In-app purchases

None

Bootbox

No in-app purchases

None

SimulatorArcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bootbox free?
Bootbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimulatorArcade free?
SimulatorArcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bootbox or SimulatorArcade?
Bootbox and SimulatorArcade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bootbox or SimulatorArcade have ads?
Neither Bootbox nor SimulatorArcade shows ads.

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