Comparison

Bootbox vs Topdeck

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

Topdeck

Features
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Topdeck is an AI game trainer for PC and Steam. Bring any offline single-player game to AI, including brand-new releases. There is no need to wait for a trainer update: use a ready recipe or let AI explore the game live. From your iPhone, ask for currency, items, levels or unlocks. SAY WHAT YOU WANT Ask in plain language: “Set my game currency to 9.99 million” or “What can I change in this game?” Topdeck uses AI to understand the request and work with your game’s save files. Available changes depend on the game and its save format. READY RECIPES. AI EXPLORATION. Use an existing editing recipe to get started quickly. For a game without a recipe, AI can look for its saves, analyse the format and try to create a recipe. Successful recipes can be reused for later changes. Exploration takes time and may not succeed for every game or version. YOUR GAMES, YOUR DEVICE Install the helper once on your Windows PC, Steam Deck or Steam Machine. Connect your phone and machine to the same Wi-Fi, then find your device in the app. The helper starts automatically after setup. BACKUPS AND DATA The original save is backed up before each write. Save files are read and written on your own machine. During AI exploration, relevant file excerpts and analysis results are sent to a cloud AI model. Game recipes can be reused for future edits. OFFLINE SINGLE-PLAYER ONLY For offline single-player games on hardware you own. Online and multiplayer titles are not supported. This version edits save files; the changes available depend on the title. REQUIREMENTS An iPhone with iOS 17 or later, a Windows PC, Steam Deck or Steam Machine, and the same Wi-Fi network. An internet connection is needed for AI features. SUBSCRIPTION Topdeck requires a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings. Terms of Use: https://topdeck.games/terms Privacy Policy: https://topdeck.games/privacy

Screenshots

Bootbox3 screens
Topdeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bootbox at none against Topdeck's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Topdeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Bootbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Bootbox versus Topdeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBootboxTopdeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerchienchung YuShenzhen Taizhi Wansi Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Bootbox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Topdeck

Subscriptions2
  • Topdeck Pro — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Topdeck Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bootbox free?
Bootbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Topdeck free?
Topdeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bootbox or Topdeck have ads?
Neither Bootbox nor Topdeck shows ads.

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