Comparison

Triptoy vs Retro Widget 3

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

Head to head
About

Triptoy

Explore over 70 unique interactive visual experiences designed for relaxation and immersion. This app offers mesmerizing effects inspired by science and art, perfect for short breaks or extended engagement.

Highlights
  • Over 70 unique interactive toys
  • Relaxing and engrossing gameplay
  • Mesmerizing visual effects
  • Inspired by science and art
  • Calm and meditative experience
  • Excellent soundtrack
Features
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Prepare to get your mind blown by this one-of-a-kind interactive visual kaleidoscope of experiences. Each of the 70+ toys are designed to be thoroughly relaxing and engrossing as a perfect way to occupy your attention during those tiny gaps in your day, or to get lost in for hours at a time. Developed over the course of two years in 2016-2017 and recently revived for modern phone hardware, Triptoy blossomed out of a love for shader effects, chaotic systems, and cellular automata. Over time, Triptoy grew to incorporate ideas from mathematics, physics, computer graphics, biology, chemistry, computer science, and abstract art. Many of the toys are inspired by or directly modeled after real physical phenomena and mathematical systems, but with an emphasis on aesthetic appeal and interactivity. + Over 70 unique toys in one app! + Mesmerizing interactive experiences! + Calm and relaxing gameplay experience! + Mind-blowing visual effects unlikely any other app!

About

Retro Widget 3

Experience classic 90s gaming with the original Snake II, featuring multiple mazes and levels. Challenge friends on Game Center leaderboards and enjoy this retro game on your Apple Watch. The app also provides useful home widget features like carrier signal, battery level, and clock.

Highlights
  • Original Snake II game
  • 5 original mazes
  • 9 game levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Home widget with system info
Features
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If you miss the simpler times when there were no toxic or super addictive apps and miss the calm, then you, my friend, have come to the right place. Rediscover classic Snake again with Retro Widget. Chase your highest score, navigate five mazes, and turn up the speed for a tougher challenge. Compete with friends on Game Center leaderboards and enjoy a little nostalgia on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. ((( SNAKE II ))) • Classic mode plus five mazes • Six speed levels to test your reflexes • Works without WiFi or internet, so you can play endlessly on that flight. • Game Center leaderboards for Classic mode and every maze • Retro visuals and familiar directional controls • Play on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch ((( HOME WIDGETS ))) Give your Home Screen a classic LCD look. • Clock and battery indicator • Custom text or date display • Green and blue backlight options • Retro artwork for larger widgets A familiar game. A fresh high score. Just one more round.

Screenshots

Triptoy4 screens
Retro Widget 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Triptoy at Free against Retro Widget 3's $1.99. Triptoy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Retro Widget 3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On ratings volume, 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

Triptoy is free to download; Retro Widget 3 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Triptoy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Triptoy's written reviews are positive against 79% of Retro Widget 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Triptoy ships an update monthly, Retro Widget 3 every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Triptoy versus Retro Widget 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriptoyRetro Widget 3
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (43 ratings) — better4.5 (102 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings43102 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruce HillShitij Chadha

Customer experience

Triptoy

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retro Widget 3

All ratings102 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative11.9%

Bugs and requests

Triptoy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Retro Widget 3

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Apple Watch face import error - FACE NOT AVAILABLE
  • Apple Watch app crashes on launch
  • Widget shows blank with 'couldn't load' error
  • Input lag and delayed button response
  • Graphical glitch following snake head
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  • Widget background glowing in light mode
  • Signal strength always displays full bars
  • Battery level not updating correctly
  • Watch face doesn't reflect actual time
  • Difficulty levels 8-9 unplayably fast
  • Bonus point hitbox inconsistencies
  • Game freezes on certain inputs

Requested features

17 requests
  • Editable screensaver/boot animation editor
  • Space Impact game inclusion
  • Arrow button controls as alternative to numpad
  • Playable widget directly on home screen
  • Widget refresh automation via Shortcuts
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  • Scoring scales with difficulty level
  • Original Nokia beeper sound effects
  • Bonus point visual effects (mouth opening, tummy bulge)
  • Keypad support for * and # buttons
  • Larger playing area for extended gameplay
  • Multiple Nokia phone color/style options
  • Full-screen widget support
  • 24-hour time format option
  • Merge with WatchSnake for better Apple Watch experience
  • Watch face showing actual time
  • Larger playing area on Apple Watch
  • SMS message customization (remove 'Send from...')

In-app purchases

None

Triptoy

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Widget 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Triptoy free?
Triptoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Widget 3 free?
Retro Widget 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Triptoy or Retro Widget 3?
Triptoy is rated higher. Triptoy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Retro Widget 3 averages 4.5 from 102 ratings.
Do Triptoy or Retro Widget 3 have ads?
Neither Triptoy nor Retro Widget 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Triptoy or Retro Widget 3?
Triptoy ships an update monthly, and Retro Widget 3 every 2 days. Most recently, Triptoy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Retro Widget 3 on October 29, 2026.

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