# Nica Bird vs Dolphin Emulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nica Bird at 91% against Dolphin Emulator's 19%. Nica Bird also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dolphin Emulator's advantage is ratings volume (196 vs 16) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Emulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Nica Bird asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nica Bird holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Emulator has 196 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Nica Bird's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dolphin Emulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nica Bird | Dolphin Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nica-bird/id867730515/reviews)** | [2.0 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/851926877) | [Irene Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792015970) |

## What reviewers say

### Nica Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nica-bird/id867730515)

Fly as far as you can as a Guardabarranco, exploring diverse scenarios inspired by Nicaragua. Record your gameplay and share it on social media.

**Highlights:** Endless flying gameplay, Explore Nicaraguan landscapes, Record gameplay, Share on social media, Inspired by popular games

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dolphin Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-emulator-basic/id6742373017)

Relive classic gaming with this emulator. Easily import ROMs, play in portrait or landscape, and save progress. Customize your sound and enjoy a seamless retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Import game ROMs, Portrait and landscape modes, Save and restore progress, Adjust sound effects, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💡 Potential for Wii and GameCube support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with NES files
- 🐛 Confusing app name and description
- 🐛 Lack of Wii and GameCube support

**Reported bugs**

- NES games not loading properly
- Redirecting to premium version when trying to open NES files

**Requested features**

- Add support for GameCube and Wii games
- Add support for Sega Genesis
- Add support for PlayStation games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nica Bird free?

Nica Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Emulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nica Bird or Dolphin Emulator?

Nica Bird is rated higher. Nica Bird averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Dolphin Emulator averages 2.0 from 196 ratings.

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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.*