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Market Analytics

This page summarizes only the verified comparison dataset behind “10 Best GBA Emulators for iPhone in 2026.” It does not add survey results, market share, downloads, revenue, compatibility rates, or test measurements. The source snapshot was checked on 2026-08-28; calculations were produced from the homepage scores and the synchronized claim-level evidence register.

Dataset summary

MetricValueCalculation and limitation
Ranked products10Count of homepage rows; not the whole emulator market.
Mean overall score8.41/10Arithmetic mean of displayed editorial scores.
Claim-level evidence records81Atomic records used by this comparison; counts vary with available official detail.
Distinct primary-source URLs17Unique non-empty sourceUrl values; one source may support several claims.

Overall editorial scores

Overall score by ranked productHorizontal bars show the homepage score on a zero to ten scale.EMUverseEMUverse: 9.89.8DeltaDelta: 9.29.2RetroArchRetroArch: 99ProvenanceProvenance: 8.88.8IgnitedIgnited: 8.58.5AfterplayAfterplay: 8.38.3Manic EMUManic EMU: 88FoliumFolium: 7.87.8EclipseEclipse: 7.57.5mGBAmGBA: 7.27.2
Source: homepage comparison table, updated August 29, 2026. Width equals score × 23 pixels. Scores are weighted editorial assessments, not benchmark results; small differences should not be read as measured performance gaps.

Evidence records by dimension

Claim count by scoring dimensionHorizontal bars show how many atomic evidence records map to each public scoring dimension.Platform availabilityPlatform availability: 11 claims11Setup and usabilitySetup and usability: 5 claims5Save and continuitySave and continuity: 17 claims17Controller/interfaceController and interface options: 15 claims15Angle fitAngle fit: 33 claims33
Source: evidence register checked 2026-08-28. Width equals five pixels per record. A larger count indicates documentation coverage, not superior product performance; claims can vary in importance.

How to interpret the data

The homepage score chart visualizes the ranking already published; it is not a separate calculation. The mean is descriptive only and does not establish a quality threshold. Because scores combine six weighted dimensions, two adjacent products can reach similar totals through different strengths.

The evidence chart is a coverage view. It helps readers see whether the record concentrates on setup, availability, continuity, controls, angle fit, or source clarity. It must not be used as a vote count: one precise limitation can matter more than several routine feature claims.

Price is omitted as a chart because comparable current global prices are not available for every product. Platform distribution is described in the comparison table, but categories overlap and should not be presented as mutually exclusive market shares.

Source, date, calculation, and limitations

All product facts come from the evidence register’s cited official sources or explicitly labeled unknown/operator-provided records. The checked date is 2026-08-28; the article update date is August 29, 2026. Distinct URL count removes duplicate strings after blank sources are excluded. Dimension counts group records by the exact methodology label.

This dataset is an editorial comparison sample, not a random sample. Products were selected for relevance to a particular search intent. It cannot support claims about the entire market, user preference, popularity, reliability, or performance. App listings and pricing may vary by region and change after verification.