Comparison

Manix vs RetroLumo

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

Head to head
About

Manix

Experience classic arcade action with a blend of modern and retro graphics. Enjoy one-handed mobile controls for brick breaking, rock smashing, and alien shooting. Features 50 free levels, multiple game modes, and hypnotic audio for addictive gameplay.

Highlights
  • 50 unique levels
  • Multiple game modes
  • One-handed mobile controls
  • PowerUps for enhanced gameplay
  • Customizable ship sensitivity
  • No ads or nags
Features
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Experience classic arcade action with a seamless blend of modern and retro graphics and sound. All the brick breaking, rock smashing, alien shooting mayhem you need with buttery smooth one-handed mobile controls. Fifty free levels of addictive action, multiple game modes, hypnotic audio and that "just one more try" arcade drama you love. If you have fond memories of games like Breakout, Space Invaders, Asteroids, Galaga, and Tempest, you will find that Manix takes inspiration from these classics and blends and bends them together to create something new and unique. FEATURES: - 50 unique levels across multiple game modes... - Swarming, spinning, wandering, and attacking bricks. Keep your eye on the ball while you deal with these baddies... - Brick walls that move, shimmer, dance, spin, break apart, and float away to make it harder and harder for you to keep the ball in play... - Spinning asteroids that shatter and send rock particles your way while you try to encircle and clear the space debris... - PowerUps that produce extra lives, brick-shattering laser beams, ball bombs, and more... - Positional music and sound effects that surround and keep you focused (especially when you're using headphones!)... - Massive explosions that rain fiery particles down upon your ship... - Sun, snow, rain, thunder and lightning, wind, and outer space levels... - Customizable ship sensitivity and game speed... - No ads, no nags, just totally free arcade action... - Created by Pete Rizzuto

About

RetroLumo

Explore a collection of bite-sized, retro-style minigames playable solo or with friends. Earn in-game rewards and customize your profile. Cloud saves ensure your progress follows you across devices.

Highlights
  • Retro-style minigames
  • Multiplayer support
  • Account sync and cloud saves
  • Cosmetic collection and profile upgrades
  • Controller support (touch and Bluetooth)
Features
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RetroLumo is a library of retro-style minigames made by Volitare Studios—play solo or with friends! Not an emulator: RetroLumo only runs games created for this platform. FEATURES • Game Cards: Bite-size games across multiple genres, new additions and updates over time • Multiplayer: Play supported cartridges with friends (account required) • Account Sync: Cloud saves; your collection follows you across devices • Collection: Earn cosmetics and profile upgrades as you play (account required to access the shop) • Controller Support: Built-in touch controls with optional haptics; Bluetooth controllers supported (compatibility may vary) Privacy Policy: https://www.volitarestudios.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.volitarestudios.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Manix4 screens
RetroLumo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manix at none against RetroLumo's 7. Manix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). RetroLumo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 34 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. RetroLumo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Manix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Manix against 5.0 for RetroLumo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manix ships an update every 34 months, RetroLumo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Manix versus RetroLumo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManixRetroLumo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlitterbit, LLCVolitare Studios

Customer experience

Manix

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RetroLumo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Manix

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

RetroLumo

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter Pass$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Gems$0.99
  • Gems$4.99
  • Gems$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Gems$29.99
  • Gems$49.99
  • Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Manix free?
Manix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroLumo free?
RetroLumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manix or RetroLumo?
Manix and RetroLumo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Manix or RetroLumo have ads?
RetroLumo shows ads; Manix does not.
Which is updated more often, Manix or RetroLumo?
Manix ships an update every 34 months, and RetroLumo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Manix was updated on September 16, 2026 and RetroLumo on June 1, 2026.

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