EraGlyph vs GameMory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EraGlyph
Organize and play your legally obtained retro game backups on iPhone and iPad. Supports various file formats and offers customizable controls, save states, and performance tuning. Designed for privacy with no ads, tracking, or online requirements.
- Import own game files (CUE/BIN, CHD, PBP, M3U)
- On-screen and Bluetooth controller support
- Memory card and save state management
- Customizable scaling, aspect ratio, and controls
- Offline functionality
- Private by design, no tracking
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EraGlyph brings your own legally obtained, compatible game backups to iPhone and iPad in a polished native library. IMPORT YOUR OWN FILES Choose compatible CUE/BIN, CHD, PBP, and M3U files from Files. EraGlyph validates references, prevents duplicate imports, and keeps your collection inside its private app storage. PLAY YOUR WAY Use responsive on-screen controls or a supported Bluetooth controller. EraGlyph supports the controllers recognized by Apple’s GameController framework, including Xbox, PlayStation, Backbone, and MFi models. KEEP YOUR PROGRESS Use memory cards, autosave, manual save states, thumbnails, backup rotation, and recovery tools. Export important saves whenever you want an external copy. TUNE THE EXPERIENCE Choose scaling and aspect-ratio modes, adjust touch controls, remap controller input, configure audio and performance options, and save settings per game. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No advertising. No analytics. No tracking. No hidden networking. EraGlyph is designed to work entirely offline, and your imported files remain on your device unless you explicitly export them. EraGlyph includes no games, game downloads, or console firmware. You must supply compatible files you are legally entitled to use. EraGlyph is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any console manufacturer.
GameMory
This app lets you play your retro game files on your device. It supports nine classic systems and offers features like save states, custom skins, and adjustable emulation speed. Pro features include cheats and local multiplayer.
- Supports nine classic systems
- Save states for any game moment
- Customizable console skins
- Cheat code management (Pro)
- Local Wi-Fi multiplayer (Pro)
- Controller and keyboard support
- Adjustable emulation speed
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NostaRelay is an all-in-one retro game emulator for the game files you already own — nine classic systems, one app, everything running locally on your device. SUPPORTED SYSTEMS NES · SNES · GB · GBC · GBA · Genesis · N64 · NDS · PS1 FEATURES • Fast, accurate emulation tuned for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Save states — jump back into any moment, on any of your games • Custom console skins — pick a look, or design your own screen layout and background • Cheat codes — import, edit, and toggle them per game (Pro) • Local multiplayer — head-to-head on the same Wi-Fi network, no internet required (Pro) • Controller and keyboard support, plus on-screen touch controls • Adjustable emulation speed from 0.2× to 5× YOUR FILES, YOUR DEVICE NostaRelay doesn't include or provide any games, BIOS files, or firmware. You import files you already own, and everything — your library, saves, and cheats — stays on your device. There's no account, no server, and no game downloads inside the app. NOSTARELAY PRO A subscription unlocks unlimited active games, more save slots per game, cheat management, every skin and custom layout, and local Wi-Fi multiplayer. Free accounts can keep 2 games active with 1 save slot each. Subscriptions renew automatically through your Apple ID unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Prices are shown in your local currency at purchase; any free trial or introductory offer is shown on the purchase screen. Privacy Policy: http://www.aivoxx.com/emu/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://www.aivoxx.com/emu/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EraGlyph at none against GameMory's 4. 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
Both are free to download. GameMory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EraGlyph asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EraGlyph against 5.0 for GameMory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | EraGlyph | GameMory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ada Tech Solutions Inc. | 晶 黄 |
In-app purchases
EraGlyph
No in-app purchases
GameMory
- Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
- Annual Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$19.99









