# Blend vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Cloud Player at none against Blend's 3. Blend's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blend sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blend | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chia-Chun Hsieh](https://appshunter.io/developer/908221958) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Blend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-block-eliminate/id1015346461)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blend free?

Blend 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.

### Do Blend or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Neither Blend nor Retro Cloud Player shows ads.

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