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Citra vs RetroArch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Citra
5.0Nintendo 3DS emulator
RetroArch
8.0Frontend for emulators, game engines and media players (OpenGL graphics API)
| Metric | Citra | RetroArch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 400 |
| 90-day Installs | 14 | 1.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 273 | 3.0K |
| Version | 2.0 | 1.22.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 100 | 12.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 50 | 2.1K |
| Open Issues | 6 | 3.0K |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 30, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Citra
Citra is a Nintendo 3DS emulator known for its accuracy and performance. It allows users to play 3DS games on their computers, benefiting retro gamers and console enthusiasts.
Citra emulates the Nintendo 3DS, enabling users to run 3DS games on their macOS devices.
Pros
- + Highly accurate 3DS emulation
- + Supports older DS games
- + Community-driven development
Cons
- - Uncertain future due to recent shutdown
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited support and resources
RetroArch
RetroArch is a versatile frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players, offering a unified interface for various platforms. It supports OpenGL graphics and is favored by gaming enthusiasts and retro computing fans.
Provides a unified interface for emulators and media players, supporting multiple platforms and graphics APIs.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Extensive emulator and media player integration
- + Highly customizable user interface
Cons
- - No automatic updates
- - High volume of open issues