# Balls vs. Pixels vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against Balls vs. Pixels's 4.0. Retro Cloud Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Balls vs. Pixels's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Balls vs. Pixels sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Balls vs. Pixels has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balls vs. Pixels | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICI Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/369596213) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Balls vs. Pixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-pixels-break-it/id1058843025)

Experience a vibrant arcade brick-breaker with a pixelated twist. Navigate colorful levels, master challenging gameplay, and defeat enemies to reach the final boss. Enjoy a nostalgic yet fresh take on a classic.

**Highlights:** Pixelated brick-breaking gameplay, 15 colorful levels, Various power-ups (enlarge paddle, triple ball, atomic ball), Enemies that interfere with gameplay, GameCenter integration, PixelArt graphics

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Extra Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $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 Balls vs. Pixels free?

Balls vs. Pixels 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, Balls vs. Pixels or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Balls vs. Pixels averages 4.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Balls vs. Pixels or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Balls vs. Pixels shows ads; Retro Cloud Player does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*