# Retro Widget: Snake Battles — user reviews > 84 indexed App Store user reviews of Retro Widget by Shitij Chadha, rated 4.50/5 from 102 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-widget-snake-battles/id1534337551/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-widget-snake-battles/id1534337551.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 78 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Retro Widget? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎮 Authentic Nokia Snake gameplay recreation - 👍 Excellent nostalgic experience and memories - 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visual design - 📱 Functional widget for home screen - ⌚ Apple Watch face integration - 🎮 Snake II game included - 📊 Leaderboard and competitive features - 🔄 Regular updates and developer responsiveness - 🎮 Intuitive numpad controls (1,3,7,9) - 📳 Authentic vibration feedback - 🌍 Multi-language support - ⚡ Quick and easy setup **Cons** - 🐛 Input lag and unresponsive controls - ⚠️ Widget requires opening app to play - 🐛 Graphical glitches behind snake head - ⚠️ Signal strength widget always shows full bars - ⚠️ Battery level display not functional - ⚠️ Widget doesn't update in real-time - 🐛 Flickering/glowing background issues - ⚠️ Limited gameplay area on small screen - ⚠️ Higher difficulty levels too fast - ⚠️ Animations play on every game, not just high scores **Commonly reported bugs** - Apple Watch face import error - FACE NOT AVAILABLE - Apple Watch app crashes on launch - Widget shows blank with 'couldn't load' error - Input lag and delayed button response - Graphical glitch following snake head - Widget background glowing in light mode - Signal strength always displays full bars - Battery level not updating correctly - Watch face doesn't reflect actual time - Difficulty levels 8-9 unplayably fast - Bonus point hitbox inconsistencies - Game freezes on certain inputs **Most requested features** - Editable screensaver/boot animation editor - Space Impact game inclusion - Arrow button controls as alternative to numpad - Playable widget directly on home screen - Widget refresh automation via Shortcuts - Scoring scales with difficulty level - Original Nokia beeper sound effects - Bonus point visual effects (mouth opening, tummy bulge) - Keypad support for * and # buttons - Larger playing area for extended gameplay - Multiple Nokia phone color/style options - Full-screen widget support - 24-hour time format option - Merge with WatchSnake for better Apple Watch experience - Watch face showing actual time - Larger playing area on Apple Watch - SMS message customization (remove 'Send from...') ## Newest reviews (20 of 84) ### 3/5 — works okay *2023-09-28* wish the snake buttons were more responsive/faster refresh rate. Also wish the widget actually updated to show the actual signal strength. A shortcuts command to refresh the widget so it can be automated would also be very nice. edit: having played it more extensively now, here are a few changes to implement to give it better polish. 1))))) the faster speeds like 8-9 are wayy to fast for a human to play, especially with the laggy control inputs. heck, even on 5 i have it just completely not responding to inputs sometimes. 2))))) in the original game, the score scales with what level you set it at. for example, when set to level 3 a food is worth 3 points but on level 9 its worth 9 points. with them all the same it provides less incentive for players to play at higher levels. 3))))) bonus point bugs dont create a tummy bulge but they do in the original. nor do they cause the snakes mouth to open when one tile away from them. i get that they have different hitboxes than the food but it shouldn’t be that hard to include. 4))))) there is a weird graphical glitch that follows right behind the players head. not sure what that is. 5))))) wish it had the original beeper sound effects for eating food and the dying error noise. 6))))) when you die, it should only say “top score” if its actually the high score. otherwise just “score,” or “your score.” i get that you can check it from leaderboard at anytime, but what about people that dont have a game center account/are not logged it? then its up to them to remember it themselves?? 7))))) the keypad doenst include * or # for left and right turns. Hope this feedback is helpful ### 3/5 — Mostly good *2023-09-10, version 2.3.0* Bought for the AppleWatch game. It would be great if they merged it with WatchSnake as both games are great in their own way. WatchSnake has a bigger playing area, it is easy to control via the Digital Crown and it doesn’t have irritating animations. However it can’t go end to end like Retro Widget or be controlled by swiping. Wish the animation was reserved for an actual high score, not just every time you play. ### 4/5 — Good 👍🏻 *2021-11-15, version 2.3.0* Exactamente igual q en Nokia . ### 3/5 — Nice Crispy Clear Gameplay And Widget *2021-10-05* only suggestion is add better buttons, dont like the grid layout. maybe add something more similar to the old nokia phones. i love the little window for the game just dont like the buttons on bottom ### 4/5 — The best widget ever! *2021-09-18, version 2.2.0* I love the style of an old Nokia, it's just awesome! Got it free while IndieAppSanta event, but I would've bought it anyway 😍 Edit: Since last update the widget keeps “glowing” in its backround color no matter if in dark or light mode. Pls restore the old colour without backlight through light mode!! 🙁 ### 4/5 — Snake but with a catch *2021-07-08, version 2.1.0* When you try to play the widget you open the app, you cant play in widget defeating the porpouse of it being a widget ### 4/5 — Small bug *2021-06-10, version 2.1.0* There’s a bug with the button that give you the Apple Watch face. Upon clicking it, you get an error reading face not available. But everything else is really great. ### 3/5 — Can’t get watch face *2021-02-04* Trying to download the watch face results in the error of “IMPORT FACE ERROR - FACE NOT AVAILABLE” which is utter rubbish as it’s the main reason I brought this app. Will amend review when can have the awesome looking watch face. ### 5/5 — Everyone loves a bit of old skool. *2020-12-25, version 2.1.0* Who doesn’t love their old Nokia? And who didn’t love snake? Well this has both. A bit of nostalgia in 2020 is a good thing. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2020-12-23* Incredible nostalgia ### 5/5 — Relive the Nokia’s of the past *2020-12-23* If you had snake on your Nokia device you will feel at home here. It also has a cool widget that replicates the “home” screen of the old Nokia. ### 5/5 — Review from someone who never used a Nokia phone but enjoys playing snake from time to time *2020-12-23* As someone who never used a Nokia phone but enjoys playing snake from time to time, this app is perfect for people who have never used a Nokia phone but enjoy playing snake from time to time. I don’t know if the animations are recreated or pulled from the original Nokia game, but there’s an apt amount of detail to this despite being pixel art. The snake can be seen swallowing the food as you pick it up. The offered watch face sounds cool but I do not have a compatible watch to give a fair review on it but my unfair review is that it sounds pretty cool. Using the 1,3,7, and 9 buttons will rotate the direction of your snake based on the button placement instead of acting as direction buttons and that’s a pretty cool feature for people who might not about the directions as well as others. (Going right, hit 1 twice to start going left) ### 5/5 — Wow! *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* It’s incredible how well replicated it is to the original game, the vibration and all, well done 👍! ### 5/5 — Throwback Thursday *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* I've actually searched a couple times for the exact snake game my parents had on their Nokia. Found it. It brought back so many memories, and the widgets give that retro vibe to your homescreen, can't recommend it enough! ### 5/5 — I’m feeling in the 90’s *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* The app is good but deserve a little adaptation of screen to make us playing more time haha. But it’s all the same like an old nokia. Deserves the price ### 5/5 — So cool😍 *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* Nostalgic ### 4/5 — Sehr gut ✨ *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* Die App hält definitiv was sie verspricht! Die Widgets sehen (meiner Meinung nach) sehr gut aus. In ihnen angezeigt wird der Mobilfunkempfang, der Akkustatus und entweder der Netzbetreiber oder das aktuelle Datum. Beim großen Widget kann man ebenfalls zwischen verschiedenen Illustration wählen. Auch ein Apple Watch Face ist enthalten. In der App selber kann man zudem noch Snake II spielen. Auch diese Funktion ist sehr gut umgesetzt und macht auch nach längerer Zeit noch Spaß. Was mich ebenfalls positiv überrascht hat, ist dass die App in verschiedene Sprachen angeboten wird. Ich kann es definitiv empfehlen die App auszuprobieren :)! ### 5/5 — Bringing everyone's favourite retro game to the 21st century *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* Like most of you I loved playing Snake on my old Nokia phones, so it was a great nostalgic hit when I came across this amazing and faithful recreation. You can really see how much time and effort the dev put into it. It has a bunch of different levels with leaderboards and beautiful widgets as well as a cool looking watch face for those with an Apple Watch. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a fun little reminder of what phone games used to be like not that long ago. ### 5/5 — Oh the memories *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* This has to be the best snake game in the appstore. Thanks for this. Shout out to Indie Santa!!! ### 5/5 — Viciante! *2020-12-23, version 2.1.0* É incrível como é igualzinho ao jogo dos Nokias tijolões! Voltei no tempo e não tenho jogado outra coisa no meu telefone desde então... Recomendo! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — “Widget” *2020-12-22* Can’t play from Home Screen on actual widget. 🙄 **Developer response:** Hi there :) We’re really sorry for that, Retro Widget was first a Nokia 3310 style home widget. Then we’ve decided to add Snake II in the app for more fun ! But it’s not possible to add either animations or games in widgets for now on! Hope you’ll understand and update your review for Christmas! 🎅🏻✨ Have a great day! ### 1/5 — If possible i’d have given negative five *2020-12-14, version 2.0.8* Basically useless... ### 1/5 — Watch *2020-11-06* Apple Watch doesn’t work. Was my only reason for purchasing the app. Cool widget, but the watch face was the enticing part **Developer response:** Hey Johnny, Thanks for your feedback and sorry for the problem with the watch face, we are currently working to fix and improve it. Have you seen that you can now play Snake in the iOS & watchOS apps? Have a nice day! ### 1/5 — apple watch not supported *2020-11-05, version 1.1.0* IMPORT_FACE_ERROR_-_FACE_NOT_AVAILABLE ### 1/5 — Stupid app *2020-11-05* Just losing money 😡🤬 **Developer response:** Hey Izan, Thanks for your feedback and really sorry you get the impression of losing money by betting Retro Widget. We've worked hard to improve it and you can now play Snake on your iPhone and Apple Watch, hope it'll be better for you. Have a great day anyway :) ### 1/5 — Suddenly disappeared from screen *2020-10-11, version 1.0.9* I felt cheated.. tiba2 saja app ni hilang dari screen.. senang sangat buat duit.. jangan download la.. ### 1/5 — Ne sert à rien arnaque *2020-10-10, version 1.0.8* Nul vous perdez vous sous ### 1/5 — Don’t get duped *2020-10-09, version 1.0.6* It’s just a widget eating space on your screen. Does not do anything !! Waste of money !! ### 1/5 — Ne sert à rien *2020-10-07, version 1.0.5* Vu le prix 🙈 - Ne pas acheter ### 1/5 — Not much function *2020-10-06* Retro Widget is just to show signal strength and battery and take up more real estate. Idk why I paid $2 for what is effectively a clock. Gimme snake! Gimme some cool old phone stuff! **Developer response:** Hey Mike, We've just woke up and read your review, we are really sorry about that, we didn't want to disappoint you with Retro Widget. We are currently working to release some cool stuffs like real Nokia background & animations (we've bought one to do that!) About Snake II, we're on it and expect to release it by the end of November. Stay tuned and have a very nice day! 🐍 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — snake widget *2025-10-22, version 2.3.0* it would be cool to have a clear glads widget that can extend to a phone playin wit the small keys functions on the homepage ### 5/5 — Blast from the the past! *2025-06-02, version 2.3.0* Brings back so many childhood memories ### 5/5 — добавьте редактор заставок! *2025-03-29* приложение супер, идеально для любителей нокиа и ретро. очень хочу увидеть редактор заставок. классические надоедают :D ### 5/5 — Retro bliss *2023-07-14* Thank you for making this widget. I miss Nokia phones and this really helps with my digital minimalism detox. It’s now top of my Home Screen! ### 5/5 — More watch faces please *2022-02-20* Love playing snake but I was really hoping the square Nokia widget would be the watch face! ### 5/5 — Good Idea *2022-01-08, version 2.3.0* Put plz change numbers to arrows ### 5/5 — Super sweet *2022-01-01* Easy to use. Love it ### 5/5 — Marcelo *2021-11-16, version 2.3.0* space impact 🥺😔 ### 5/5 — Snake II makes this a trip *2021-02-09* This brings back memories of comparing Snake scores with folks every time you ran into them. Kept little competitions going that really heated up with Snake II as more and more people picked up Nokias. This combines that experience by adding Apple Leaderboards along with an authentic experience. 5 stars. ### 5/5 — Belle réalisation *2021-01-13, version 2.1.0* App très bien faite, retour dans les années 90 garanti! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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