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GBA.emu vs Sapphire
Both stand on game boy advance emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidLinux
Visit GBA.emu Paid iPhoneMacWeb
Sapphire provides browser and macOS emulator builds with save states, but its timing and several features remain incomplete. Check the listed requirements and compatibility notes before relying on it for a particular game.
Visit SapphireThe facts
| GBA.emu | Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux | iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | explusalpha.com | dylanbutler.dev |
| On game boy advance emulators | #25 of 29 | #29 of 29 |
GBA.emu: what it does well
Sapphire: what it does well
- Runs in a browser through WebAssembly.
- Save states work in browser and desktop builds.
- Supports ARM and THUMB instruction sets.
- Open source under the MIT License.
What to know first
- Requires a Game Boy Advance BIOS file.
- Desktop build has no audio.
- Browser version is fixed at 1× speed.
- Object window, EEPROM saves, and link cable are unimplemented.
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