Foxol vs RetroX
Foxol
play.foxol.appRetroX
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| Figure | Foxol | RetroX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.33/mo | $1.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Multi-System Emulators | 9.2 (#1) | 7.4 (#41) |
| Cloud saves | Foxol synchronizes game libraries, battery saves, save states and save profiles between supported devices. | Save states and memory cards sync through the cloud so users can continue games on another device. |
| Product | Foxol describes itself as an emulator platform for playing classic games across devices, with multiplayer, cloud saves, cheats, and customization. | RetroX automatically finds and installs emulators for classic games and supports 34 listed systems. |
| Support | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the app support email. | RetroX provides documentation, video tutorials, a troubleshooting guide, and a Facebook users group. |
Plans
Foxol
- Foxol FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Foxol Plus Monthly€3.99 a month
- Foxol Plus Yearly€39.99 a year
RetroX
- 1 year Activation Code$16.99 a year
- 2 years Activation Code$26.99 a year
- Lifetime Activation Code$76.99, paid once
In their own words
Foxol
Foxol is an emulator platform for playing classic games across web, mobile, and desktop. It lists support for systems such as Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Virtual Boy, WonderSwan, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation. Cloud sync lets players continue across devices. Multiplayer options include remote co-op, local multiplayer for up to four players, Link Cable, community-powered Nintendo WFC, and simulated infrared. Gameplay tools include cheats, rewind, save states, and fast forward; users can choose from more than 300 shader presets. Foxol also provides a ROM patcher, save editor, skin builder, and community skin catalog. RetroAchievements features include achievement browsing, live unlock notifications, and per-game challenges; RetroAchievements is an independent third-party service. The free plan costs nothing and allows 20 games, two manual save-state slots and two rotating auto-save slots per game, and 2× fast forward. Foxol Plus costs €3.99 a month or €39.99 a year, with unlimited games and manual save states.