Special Forces Jackal vs Fliperama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Special Forces Jackal
Lead an elite four-soldier unit in armed jeeps through hostile territory to rescue POWs. This app brings back 80s arcade action with modern twists, offering a unique gameplay experience.
- Elite soldier unit gameplay
- Armed jeep driving
- POW rescue missions
- 80s arcade nostalgia
- Modern gameplay enhancements
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Everyone has his own precious memory, however, we do have some common ones. The Jackal unit is an elite group of four soldiers that have undergone a harsh training regiment to survive in any environment. They have been given a mission to drive two armed jeeps into hostile territory in order to rescue and extract POWs. Now the APP version has been released for our players, which is not only derived all memorable features, brings you back 80's, also provides different game experiences in modern age.
Fliperama
Transform your device into a retro arcade with multiple classic consoles and a library of free, openly licensed games. Enjoy authentic controls, import your own legally owned ROMs, and experience local multiplayer.
- Pocket arcade cabinet design
- Seven classic consoles supported
- Curated catalog of free games
- Import your own ROM files
- Bluetooth controller support
- Local 2-player mode
- Automatic saves and quick states
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Fliperama turns your iPhone into a pocket arcade cabinet: seven classic consoles, a curated catalog of free openly licensed games, and controls that actually feel right. THE ARCADE FEEL - Arcade skin with 8-way stick and big buttons, tuned with a real multi-touch model (running while jumping just works) - Or switch to each console's original pad, faithfully recreated - Bluetooth controllers supported, including 2-player local play SEVEN CONSOLES IN ONE CABINET Relive the golden age of pixel art: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive / Genesis, Master System and Atari 2600. FREE CURATED CATALOG - Dozens of real homebrew games, all openly licensed by their authors, license and author shown on every card - Download and play instantly, no account needed - New games added regularly YOUR GAMES - Import your own ROM files (including .zip), use only games you legally own - Cartridge shelf with custom labels from your own photos - Automatic battery saves plus quick save states in every game PREMIUM One cheap monthly subscription removes all ads and helps fund new consoles and features. The catalog stays free for everyone. Legal: Fliperama does not include, share or host commercial ROMs. Trademarks belong to their respective owners; Fliperama is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Sega or Atari. Emulation powered by the open-source cores SameBoy (MIT) and ares (ISC). Privacy Policy: https://a4tech.ai/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Fliperama at Free against Special Forces Jackal's $2.99. Fliperama also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). Special Forces Jackal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Fliperama is free to download; Special Forces Jackal costs $2.99 up front. Fliperama sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Special Forces Jackal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fliperama holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Special Forces Jackal has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Special Forces Jackal ships an update every 5 months, Fliperama daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Special Forces Jackal | Fliperama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 永明 薛 | A4 Tech Ltda |
In-app purchases
Special Forces Jackal
No in-app purchases
Fliperama
- Premium$2.991 Month
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