Comparison

Retrogaming Collection vs Pro Nes Emulator

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

Head to head
About

Retrogaming Collection

Catalog your entire video game collection, including games, boxes, and manuals. Track your library across numerous classic gaming platforms. This app helps you manage your collection's information, not provide playable games.

Highlights
  • Catalog games, boxes, and manuals
  • Supports multiple classic platforms
  • Manage your entire game library
  • Track collection details
  • Digital game library management
Features
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Retrogaming Collection is the must-have companion app for retro game collectors. Catalog your physical game library across 13 iconic platforms and take full control of your collection. - 13 CLASSIC PLATFORMS Atari 2600 · Dreamcast · Game Boy · Game Boy Advance · GameCube · Game Gear · Master System · Mega Drive/Genesis · Nintendo 64 · NES/Famicom · PlayStation · Saturn · Super NES/SNES - BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Search the retrogaming database to find any game. View cover art, release date, publisher, developer, and regional editions (PAL / NA / JP). Add games to your collection in a single tap. - PLAY YOUR GAMES IN-APP Load your own ROM and play instantly for supported platforms — NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari 2600, Game Gear, Master System, and Nintendo 64. Save and resume anytime. You provide your own legally-owned game files — the app never bundles or links to ROMs. - SORT & FILTER Sort by title, release year, or completeness. Filter by boxed copies, manuals, and regions (PAL/NA/JP). Find exactly what you're looking for instantly. - COLLECTION STATS Get insights at a glance: box rate, manual rate, completeness score, regional breakdown, and your most stacked platform. - YOUTUBE VIDEOS Watch retrogaming content for each platform without leaving the app — reviews, gameplay, and history. - BACKUP & EXPORT Export your collection as JSON or CSV. Share it, archive it, or open it in a spreadsheet. Restore from any backup anytime. - 7 LANGUAGES English · Français · Deutsch · Español · Italiano · 日本語 · 한국어 - DARK MODE Light, dark, or system-adaptive — your eyes, your choice.

About

Pro Nes Emulator

Play classic NES and SNES games on your iPhone and iPad. Import your legally owned ROMs, organize your library, and customize on-screen controls for a smooth retro gaming experience. Save your progress and enjoy offline play.

Highlights
  • NES and SNES ROM support
  • Import from Files and iCloud
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Save states and auto-save
  • Offline gameplay
  • Local Wi-Fi netplay
Features
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Pro NES Emulator is a modern multi-system retro game emulator for iPhone and iPad. Import the classic game files you legally own, keep them in one tidy library, and play them with a fast native interface built for touch. 17 SYSTEMS IN ONE APP Nintendo family: NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy Sega family: Genesis / Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000, Sega 32X Sony: PlayStation Also supported: PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16, Atari 2600, Atari Lynx, Neo Geo Pocket, WonderSwan SUPPORTED FILE TYPES .nes .fds .unf .unif - .smc .sfc .fig .swc - .gb .dmg .gbc .gba - .sms .gg - .md .gen .smd .mdx .68k .bin - .sg .32x - .pce .sgx - .a26 - .ngp .ngc .ngpc .npc - .ws .wsc .pc2 - .vb .vboy - .lnx .lyx - .pbp .chd .iso .exe KEY FEATURES - Import from Files, iCloud Drive, and any compatible document provider - The system is detected automatically from the file you import, so there is nothing to configure - One library for every machine, with per-system filters, search, favorites, and a Recent shelf - Cover art and game details are fetched automatically for the titles in your library - Save states: save and resume anywhere, independent of the game's own save system - Auto-save and quick resume so you can pick up exactly where you stopped - Cheat codes with the entry formats each machine is known for, including Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, and GameShark style codes, plus raw address and value entry - On-screen controls that match the real hardware: D-pad with A/B, the A/B/X/Y diamond with L/R, and shoulder triggers plus analog sticks for PlayStation - Editable gamepad layout so you can move, resize, and tune the controls to your hands - Local Wi-Fi netplay for two-player sessions on the consoles that had a second controller port - Play on the big screen over AirPlay or a connected external display, with the controls staying on your device - Video options for pixel-perfect, smooth, and retro-style presentation - Per-system emulation options: NES palette, SNES filter, Game Boy colorization, Sega region and overscan, Game Gear extended screen, Genesis FM audio, PC Engine palette, Virtual Boy anaglyph colors, and more - Audio, speed, and PlayStation specific settings such as frameskip, dithering, and pad type - Optional PlayStation firmware support if you choose to supply your own, with an accurate high-level fallback so PlayStation games run without it - Works fully offline once your files are imported BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Pro NES Emulator uses a native iOS interface with adaptive layouts, touch-friendly controls, and settings you can change in a couple of taps while a game is running. Whether you play in five minute bursts or long evening sessions, your library, your controls, and your save tools are always within reach. IMPORTANT Pro NES Emulator does not include, sell, host, download, or distribute game files, firmware, copyrighted games, or game libraries. The app ships with no games inside it. You are responsible for importing only the files you legally own or are otherwise authorized to use. All console, product, and company names are the property of their respective owners and are used here only to describe file compatibility. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Retrogaming Collection2 screens
Pro Nes Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pro Nes Emulator at 5.0 against Retrogaming Collection's 2.0. Pro Nes Emulator also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Retrogaming Collection's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Retrogaming Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pro Nes Emulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Nes Emulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrogaming Collection ships an update every 3 months, Pro Nes Emulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Retrogaming Collection versus Pro Nes Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrogaming CollectionPro Nes Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlain GrangeHuynh Vi Vi

Customer experience

Retrogaming Collection

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.6%

Pro Nes Emulator

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retrogaming Collection

One-time1
  • Remove permanently$1.99
2 purchases

Pro Nes Emulator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Retrogaming Collection free?
Retrogaming Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Nes Emulator free?
Pro Nes Emulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retrogaming Collection or Pro Nes Emulator?
Pro Nes Emulator is rated higher. Retrogaming Collection averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pro Nes Emulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Retrogaming Collection or Pro Nes Emulator have ads?
Neither Retrogaming Collection nor Pro Nes Emulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrogaming Collection or Pro Nes Emulator?
Retrogaming Collection ships an update every 3 months, and Pro Nes Emulator every 9 days. Most recently, Retrogaming Collection was updated on October 18, 2026 and Pro Nes Emulator on October 7, 2026.

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