Comparison

XScape vs Retro Cloud Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XScape

Guide a robot through challenging levels by collecting tokens and reaching exit portals. Navigate obstacles and manage time and moves in this modern remake of a classic retro puzzle game. Enjoy enhanced visuals, new levels, and integrated music.

Highlights
  • Classic retro puzzle gameplay
  • 60 new levels plus original content
  • Modern sound and visuals
  • Star ratings and achievements
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Music visualizer
Features
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Welcome to the world of XScape. A modern remake of a classic retro puzzle game from the latter days of 8 bit computing. Lovingly crafted by the original author and including all previous game content and more. New gameplay features, modern sound and visuals, 60 additional levels, star ratings, achievements and a built in audio visualiser are just some of the enhancements. Playing the game involves taking control of MAL, a Mechanised Artificial Life-form, whose only purpose in life is to collect special tokens and reach exit portals. A feat which you must help him to accomplish, within the allocated number of moves and time limit. MAL can be moved by a swipe in the desired direction, anywhere to the screen or touch surface, or by means of a connected controller. Be aware though, once MAL starts moving, he won’t stop again until he either reaches a wall or hits an obstacle. Levels may have multiple paths to completion, with certain ways being either faster or more rewarding in terms of score. Just remember, only the special tokens are required to activate the exit portal. Full gameplay instructions are provided on device from the title screen menu. Features • All 30 levels from the original 8 bit game • 60 New and puzzling levels • 3 Unique worlds, each with their own look and feel • 17 Groovy backgrounds • 35 Achievements for in game tasks • 3 Level star rating system • 19 Tracks of upbeat and thematic music spanning over 40 minutes • Full Game Center integration with leaderboards and achievements • Bluetooth game controller support • Saving of progress and achievements between devices (can be disabled) • Music visualiser with unlockable tracks • Retro puzzle gameplay with modern sound and visuals XScape is a true homage to retro gaming and the retro gamer. If you ever enjoyed playing video games, puzzle games or indie games from the 1980s or 1990s 8 bit and 16 bit era, then you will love playing XScape. Too often, music is an overlooked part of the free games or casual games experience, but with XScape I set out from the beginning to place music right at the heart of the game. Every world features its own unique collection of soundtracks, all of which can be unlocked and played through the built in music visualiser, available from the Extras menu. As a one man indie game developer, I welcome all feedback and suggestions, and I will try to implement changes whenever beneficial. In between working on new levels, I typically update the game at least once per month. Contact • Support: http://www.pikxells.co.uk/games-xscape.html • Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikxells • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pikxellsXScape • Discord: https://discord.gg/7FQEsjM

About

Retro Cloud Player

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

Highlights
  • Legacy gaming emulation
  • iCloud ROM storage
  • Libretro cores integration
  • Companion app for ROM management
  • Gamepad/keyboard support
Features
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The Retro Cloud Player is an emulator for legacy gaming systems. The ROMs are stored in iCloud. The Retro Cloud Companion app is needed in order to manage your collection of ROMs. A gamepad or keyboard is also required. This emulator include cores from the Libretro project.

Screenshots

XScape4 screens
Retro Cloud Player1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XScape at 4.0 against Retro Cloud Player's 3.5. XScape also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Retro Cloud Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XScape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XScape holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
XScape versus Retro Cloud Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXScapeRetro Cloud Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPaul KubiszynJulien Eyriès

Customer experience

XScape

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retro Cloud Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XScape

One-time1
  • XScape Premium$0.99
None

Retro Cloud Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XScape free?
XScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Cloud Player free?
Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XScape or Retro Cloud Player?
XScape is rated higher. XScape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do XScape or Retro Cloud Player have ads?
XScape shows ads; Retro Cloud Player does not.

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