# PixelDock vs Super Emu

The clearest difference is rating: Super Emu at 5.0 against PixelDock's 3.3. Super Emu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). PixelDock's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Super Emu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Emu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelDock | Super Emu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldock-retro-emulator/id6796254643/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-emu/id6816089637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 429 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803226958) | [Kiet Nguyen Tuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647733663) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelDock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldock-retro-emulator/id6796254643)

This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.

**Highlights:** Multi-console support, Automatic cover art, Quick save/load states, Bluetooth/MFi controller support, Wi-Fi file transfer, Cloud save synchronization (premium), Social chat and voice calls (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Super Emu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-emu/id6816089637)

This application allows you to play classic handheld and console games on your iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple systems, offers customizable controls, and includes features like save states and rewind.

**Highlights:** Supports Game Boy Advance, Color, NES, and SNES games, Customizable multitouch controls with haptic feedback, Full controller and keyboard support, Rewind, save states, and fast-forward options, iCloud syncing for saves and progress, Online multiplayer via Room Link

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelDock free?

PixelDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Emu free?

Super Emu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PixelDock or Super Emu?

Super Emu is rated higher. PixelDock averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Super Emu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PixelDock or Super Emu have ads?

Neither PixelDock nor Super Emu shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*