Retro patrol vs BarrelBage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro patrol
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This game is inspired by the classic game Moon Patrol. The aim of the game is to beat the longest distance and the destruction of the maximum number of opponents. There we have six vehicles, while the background we can freely choose. On your way you can meet large boulders and tanks. Watch out also for the missile attacking from behind. So now select your favorite vehicle and go into battle. Try to break the record. Good luck !!!
BarrelBage
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You play 'Steve' an older guy who is not as fit as he once was.... your missus has been kidnapped by the 'Bage Beast' and you must rescue her... Classic old skool arcade platform action ... but remember, don't be too energetic or you'll get 'knackered' and have to rest to get your breath back..... Classic arcade fun from yester year.... MFI Gamepad support available Controls - Use the left hand side of the screen to move by swiping, use the right side of the screen to Jump
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BarrelBage at every 2 weeks against Retro patrol's every 102 months. Retro patrol's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Retro patrol ships an update every 102 months, BarrelBage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro patrol | BarrelBage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 102 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arkadiusz Fryszkowski | Steve Rae |
In-app purchases
Retro patrol
No in-app purchases
BarrelBage
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Retro patrol free?
Is BarrelBage free?
Do Retro patrol or BarrelBage have ads?
Which is updated more often, Retro patrol or BarrelBage?
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