Comparison

Code vs RetroQix

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

Head to head
About

Code

This game challenges you to clear 80% of the screen while avoiding enemies within a time limit. It offers two modes: a progressive level mode and a random mode that adapts to your progress.

Highlights
  • Clear 80% of the screen
  • Avoid various enemies
  • Time-limited gameplay
  • 25 progressive levels
  • Randomly generated games
  • Ad removal in-app purchase
Features
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Code: Xonix takes the concept of a very old game running on Windows 95 and adds many improvements. To win, you only need to clear 80% of the dark part in a time allotted while avoiding different types of enemies. You have at your disposal 2 modes: - Level mode, in which you have 25 levels with increasing difficulty. - The random mode that generates a game based on the enemies you have encountered in the level mode. You can play all levels and random mode. The only "in-app" purchase in this game is to remove the ad. Warning this game is not recommended for iphone 5, ipad 3 or less: risk of seriously ramming.

About

RetroQix

Reclaim the neon grid by drawing lines to capture territory and trap bouncing enemies. Utilize power-ups like slow motion and shields to survive increasingly challenging levels. Compete for high scores with smooth, retro-inspired gameplay.

Highlights
  • Reclaim grid territory
  • Trap bouncing enemies
  • Unlock power-ups
  • Smooth 120Hz gameplay
  • Retro neon aesthetic
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Local leaderboards
Features
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RETROQIX: Territory Conquest Rediscover the golden age of arcades with a modern, high-speed twist! RETROQIX challenges you to reclaim the grid from chaotic bouncing enemies. Swipe to draw lines, cut off territory, and fill the screen with vibrant neon light. But be careful—if an enemy hits your trail while you're drawing, it's Game Over! CONQUER THE GRID  Your goal is simple: capture at least 80% of the game area. Use strategy and speed to trap enemies in small pockets or slice huge chunks of the field at once for massive bonus points. POWER-UP YOUR PLAY Unlock game-changing abilities to turn the tide: Slow Motion: Matrix-style bullet time to dodge impossible attacks. Freeze: Stop enemies cold in their tracks. Shield: momentary invincibility to make risky cuts. Blaster: Fight back! Shoot down enemies to clear the path. Extra Life: Now guaranteed on milestone levels to keep your run alive! FEATURES Butter-Smooth Gameplay: Optimized for 120Hz ProMotion displays. Experience zero-lag precision even on the latest iPhones. Retro aesthetic: Stunning neon visuals, scanline CRT effects, and a synthwave atmosphere. Endless Challenge: Procedurally generated levels that get harder as you progress. High Score Chase: Local leaderboards to track your best runs. Haptic Feedback: Feel every cut and collision. Are you fast enough to conquer the RetroQix grid? Download now and start slicing!

Screenshots

Code4 screens
RetroQix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RetroQix at 5.0 against Code's 4.5. RetroQix also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Code's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RetroQix sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RetroQix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code ships an update every 2 months, RetroQix every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Code versus RetroQix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeRetroQix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre-Loup BARAZZUTTIJuan Manuel Bravo

Customer experience

Code

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RetroQix

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Code

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
3 purchases

RetroQix

One-time3
  • Continue Pack (3x)$0.99
  • Premium Power-Ups$1.99
  • Premium Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroQix free?
RetroQix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code or RetroQix?
RetroQix is rated higher. Code averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RetroQix averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Code or RetroQix have ads?
Neither Code nor RetroQix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code or RetroQix?
Code ships an update every 2 months, and RetroQix every 3 days. Most recently, Code was updated on November 13, 2026 and RetroQix on October 31, 2026.

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