Side by side
Delta vs dust
Both stand on nintendo ds emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Delta combines support for several game systems with library management, controller options, syncing, and online play for compatible Nintendo DS games. Check the distribution route for your region and take care not to edit its Dropbox files.
Visit Delta Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
Choose dust if you want a free command-line view of disk usage with filtering, file-type grouping, and support for three desktop operating systems. The Snap package is limited to files in /home, so users who need to scan elsewhere should use another listed installation route.
Visit dustThe facts
| Delta | dust | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | deltaemulator.com | github.com |
| On nintendo ds emulators | #4 of 18 | #1 of 18 |
Delta: what it does well
- Supports seven listed game systems.
- Syncs games, saves, skins, and BIOS files.
- Compatible with listed console controllers and keyboards.
- Button remapping is available.
- Open-source and free with in-app purchases.
What to know first
- Available on iOS and macOS; no Android support.
- In-game saves are recommended over save states.
- Editing visible Dropbox files may cause data loss.
- Full beta requires AltStore PAL or AltStore Classic.
dust: what it does well
- Shows large files and subdirectories in a usage tree.
- Filters files with regular expressions or a minimum size.
- Groups results by file type.
- Screen-reader option adds a depth-level column.
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Snap installation can access only files in /home.
- It is a command-line tool.