Comparison

Drop vs Retro Emulator

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

Head to head
About

Drop

Features
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Drop is a fast paced endless arcade game, developed by me, Ethan Hansen, a 14 year old! ------------------- Tap the screen when the val is over the gap and hope it won't hit the obstacles. This game is a modern take on the classic stacker arcade game. ------------------ Features: • Fast paced gameplay • Simple Graphics • High score functionality Have Fun!!!

About

Retro Emulator

Play classic 8-bit console games on your device with this fast and lightweight emulator. Import your own game files or access public domain titles, and save your progress anytime. Enjoy smooth emulation with on-screen controls and sharp display filters.

Highlights
  • Import your own games
  • Save progress anytime
  • On-screen controls with turbo
  • Sharp display filters
  • No ads or tracking
  • Public domain game library
Features
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Retro Console Emulator is a fast, lightweight player for classic 8-bit console games. Import your own games, enjoy smooth and accurate emulation, and save your progress anywhere — with no account, no ads, and no tracking. IMPORT YOUR GAMES Add games from the Files app, or from a PNG image with embedded game data. Files you download in Safari can be imported straight from your Downloads folder. A library of free-to-use and public-domain games is also one tap away. SAVE ANYTIME Save to numbered slots and pick up exactly where you left off. The free version includes 4 save slots and space for 4 imported games. Pro expands this to 8 slots and 20 games, and Max unlocks unlimited save slots and unlimited imports. MADE FOR iPHONE On-screen controls with turbo buttons, sharp display filters, and full-screen play. Available in 15 languages. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Your games and saves stay on your device. Retro Console Emulator is intended for homebrew, public-domain, and other games you are legally permitted to play.

Screenshots

Drop3 screens
Retro Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Drop at 9.2 against Retro Emulator's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Drop versus Retro Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropRetro Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott HansenVu Bach

In-app purchases

None

Drop

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Emulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drop free?
Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Emulator free?
Retro Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drop or Retro Emulator have ads?
Neither Drop nor Retro Emulator shows ads.

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