Comparison

NovaPocket vs FN SKINS

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

Head to head
About

NovaPocket

This app lets you play classic games from multiple systems on your iPhone and iPad. Organize your legally obtained game files, customize controls, and enjoy features like save states and fast-forward. It supports eight retro consoles and offers a personalized library experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-system retro emulation
  • Import legally obtained game files
  • Organize game library with custom artwork
  • Responsive on-screen controls
  • Save states and fast-forward support
  • Pixel scaling and haptic feedback
Features
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Your retro library, rebuilt for iPhone and iPad. NovaPocket is a multi-system emulator that brings your legally obtained classic game files together in one clean, colorful library. Import from Files, organize your collection, and jump back into a game with responsive on-screen controls. PLAY ACROSS EIGHT CLASSIC SYSTEMS • Game Boy • Game Boy Color • Game Boy Advance • NESystem • SNESystem • N64 • NDS • Gen BUILT FOR YOUR COLLECTION • Import one or multiple game files from Files • Scan a folder and its subfolders for supported titles • Add your own cover artwork • Browse by system and quickly return to recently played games • Keep game files, artwork, saves, and metadata stored locally PLAY YOUR WAY • System-specific touch controls, including dual-screen touch and analog input where needed • Battery-backed saves and save states • Fast-forward and cheat support where available • Crisp pixel scaling, optional scanlines, game audio, haptic feedback, and customizable control themes NovaPocket includes a small collection of permissively licensed homebrew games so you can try it immediately. NovaPocket does not sell, host, or download commercial games. Import only game files you own or are legally permitted to use. NovaPocket is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Sega, or any other console manufacturer. Privacy Policy: https://nhantran2112.github.io/novapocket-game-emulator/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://nhantran2112.github.io/novapocket-game-emulator/terms-of-use.html

About

FN SKINS

Discover and save cosmetic items like skins, emotes, and gliders. Browse a vast catalogue with detailed artwork and rarity information. Organize your favorite looks and access them offline.

Highlights
  • Browse thousands of cosmetic items
  • View item artwork and details
  • Search and filter items
  • Save favorite looks
  • Offline access to saved items
  • Multiple interface languages
Features
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Your next favourite look starts here Explore skins, emotes, pickaxes, gliders and other cosmetics in FN SKINS. Search the catalogue, discover an item's rarity and set when available, and save favourites to your own collection. • Browse thousands of cosmetic items • See artwork and available item details • Find items with search and collection filters • Keep your favourite looks together on your device • Choose from seven interface languages Try the free collection or explore the full catalogue with FN SKINS PLUS. PLUS is an auto-renewing subscription at US$9.99 per week, with a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Local prices and eligibility appear before confirmation. Cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings at least 24 hours before the current period or trial ends. FN SKINS is an independent reference app. Browsing or saving an item does not grant it in a game. No game items or currency are sold or unlocked. Images, characters and trademarks belong to their respective owners. This app is not endorsed by Epic Games. Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jhcyc5F0BAw2W3cxjwwrKF9HCSmwm970lw-xtNOemNU/view Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xRb9OM0VyxAS76WgID8hEIgrg8Zwqy0Vut_JXHl5sIY/view

Screenshots

NovaPocket4 screens
FN SKINS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NovaPocket at 4.5 against FN SKINS's 1.0. NovaPocket also leads on ratings volume (155 vs 1). FN SKINS's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NovaPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and FN SKINS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NovaPocket holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovaPocket has 155 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NovaPocket ships an update weekly, FN SKINS daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NovaPocket versus FN SKINS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaPocketFN SKINS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (155 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB96 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNhan TranBohdana Dashko

Customer experience

NovaPocket

All ratings155 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FN SKINS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NovaPocket

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Onetime$9.99
1 purchases

FN SKINS

Subscriptions1
  • FN SKINS PLUS3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is NovaPocket free?
NovaPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FN SKINS free?
FN SKINS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NovaPocket or FN SKINS?
NovaPocket is rated higher. NovaPocket averages 4.5 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while FN SKINS averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NovaPocket or FN SKINS have ads?
Both NovaPocket and FN SKINS show ads.
Which is updated more often, NovaPocket or FN SKINS?
NovaPocket ships an update weekly, and FN SKINS daily. Most recently, NovaPocket was updated on November 6, 2026 and FN SKINS on October 29, 2026.

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