Comparison

GameMory vs RetroPocket

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

RetroPocket

Features
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RetroPocket: Retro Games offers a simple and modern way to manage and play the retro games you own. Import your own game files, build your personal library, save your progress, and customize your gaming experience to match your style. Supported game file formats: - GBA-compatible files - GB-compatible files - GBC-compatible files Key Features: - Save & Resume: Use Save State to quickly save your current game state and Load State to return to the exact moment you want. - Automatic Progress Saving: RetroPocket helps preserve your latest game progress, making it easier to return to your games whenever you want. - Customizable Controls: Choose between left-handed or right-handed layouts, adjust button sizes and positions, and customize the appearance of your controls. - Multiple Controller Styles: Refresh your gaming experience with a variety of controller styles, colors, and themes. - Fast Forward: Speed up gameplay whenever you want to skip slow or repetitive sections. - Sound & Haptic Feedback: Customize your experience with sound and haptic feedback options. - Landscape Mode: Take advantage of a wider screen with a layout optimized for landscape mode. Important Notice: - RetroPocket is a tool for managing and playing game files imported by the user. - RetroPocket does not provide, sell, distribute, or host game files or ROMs. - Users should only use game files that they legally own or have the right to use. - Users are responsible for the content and files they import into the application. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/retrogbapocket/trang-ch%E1%BB%A7 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560933465584 If you have any feedback about the RetroPocket: Retro Games, please leave a comment below or email the developer. We will always monitor your feedback to improve and create a better app.

Screenshots

GameMory4 screens
RetroPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GameMory at none against RetroPocket's shown. GameMory also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. GameMory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and RetroPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameMory ships an update weekly, RetroPocket every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GameMory versus RetroPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameMoryRetroPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晶 黄Duc Tran Trung

Customer experience

GameMory

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RetroPocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GameMory

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
3 purchases

RetroPocket

Subscriptions2
  • GBA Emulator Monthly$5.991 Month
  • GBA Emulator Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$34.99

Questions

Is GameMory free?
GameMory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroPocket free?
RetroPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GameMory or RetroPocket?
GameMory and RetroPocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GameMory or RetroPocket have ads?
RetroPocket shows ads; GameMory does not.
Which is updated more often, GameMory or RetroPocket?
GameMory ships an update weekly, and RetroPocket every 5 weeks. Most recently, GameMory was updated on October 25, 2026 and RetroPocket on October 25, 2026.

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